The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says the participation of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was far beyond just competing to win the cup,www.exclusivenews.com.ng

The Nigeria Police Polo team gave a good account of themselves during the carnival polo tourney, winning all their games enroute the final of the FCT Minister’s Cup.

They defeated Farm to You 2 to half a  goal in their first game of the tournament.

The Police team then beat 313 by 6 to 4 and half a goal in their second match.

It was a tightly contested third match as the Police team edged out Musaco 7 to 6 gods.

The hard-fighting, spirited Police Polo team, however, fell short of victory in the final third, losing to champions FK3 by a narrow 3 to 5 goal-margin at the end of a nervy, nail-biting and pulsating encounter.

Speaking through the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police mobile Force, Deinma Abibo, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun told newsmen that beyond competing for glory, the Police Force participation in  tournament alongside the Military and Civilains was aimed at instilling the spirit of unity and national  cohesion amongst the various forces as well the civilians.

“First and foremost, sports keep us physically fit, and mentality alert.

“It also creates room for interagency relationships, collaboration, and synergy.

“So, against that backdrop, it helps us to promote unity amongst sister agencies.

“Outside that, it also creates a forum for community policing with members of the public,” he said.

The week-long international carnival fiesta, which galloped off at the Nigeria Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club on Dec. 9 came to an end on Sunday.

No fewer than five cups were competed for during the tournament to showcase and celebrate the tourism potentials and cultural heritage of the country.

No fewer than 28 teams across the country as well as participants from home and abroad took part in the competition.

The teams competed for the President’s Cup, Legislative Shield, FCT Minister’s Cup, Guards Challenge Trophy, and the Argentine Ambassador'sCup.