IGP Congratulates Woman Police Fighter as she emerges MMA Champion

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force lavished praises on one of theirs, Juliet Ukah as she emerged African EFC Mixed Marital Arts Champion.

Following a successful professional training tour fight against South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk, Juliet has won the Extreme Fighting Champion (EFC).

The fight took place in Johannesburg on Thursday 13, April 2023 in South Africa.

The fight was a 3-round bout and Juliet showed all-around superiority to emerge the winner by a unanimous decision ( 30-26, 30-26, 30-27 ).

It was reported that Juliet also went on to defeat Clodia Vochung Shivabo of Cameroon on Sunday 22, April 2023.

According to a statement by the IGP, Usman Baba, signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Public Relation Officer, it was noted that Juliet is one of the two police female MMA fighters recently released by the IGO for 6 weeks of professional training tour in Thailand.

Juliet was recruited into the force in 2018, and she has continued to show tremendous promise, broad skills and passion for excellence over the years.

It was stated that Juliet has once won the Boxing, and kickboards award and now MMA World Nigeria.

Juliet has an unbeaten streak after 4 professional fights (4 wins -0 loss) which made her world EFC female weight title belt.

“PC Juliet is one of two Police Female MMA Fighters recently released by IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, for a 6-Week Professional Training Tour in Thailand. Police PRO wrote.

“Recruited into the Force in 2018, the talented Woman Constable has continued to show tremendous promise, broad skills, and passion for excellence over the years, conquering the Boxing, Kickboxing, and now MMA world of Nigeria and Africa. With this feat, PC Juliet Ukah, who now has an unbeaten streak after 4 Professional Fights (4 wins – 0 losses – 0 draws), is the African EFC Champion and the No. 1 Contender for the World EFC Female Straw Weight Title Belt.

“The Inspector-General of Police congratulates the officer for the feat and acknowledges the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to sports development in the country. He commended the officer for making the Nigeria Police Force, and by extension, the nation proud.

” The IGP further promised to continually discover and showcase new talents in the Police.” He added.