Eagles CSO, Bolton Warn Mischief Makers

Chief Security Officer of the Super Eagles, ACP Gideon Akinsola, says there is no iota of truth in reports in a section of the media that the Eagles camp is populated by two truck load of anti-riot policemen as the country was not in a war situation.

He also dispelled reports in a section of the media that the policemen posted to the national team’s camp are poorly fed, even with some suggesting that the police detachment feed on remnants of players’ food.

Similarly, Apartment Manager of Bolton White Hotels and Apartment Chika Udeochu, has described such reports as baseless, unprofessional and capable of eroding the confidence that the establishment has built in its clientele over the years.

Akinsola, who spoke first on the development, said the reports which was carried in a national daily was far from the truth as it was targeted at mischief. “The said reporter came to me and I spoke and said that we have at the most about 14 policemen, in two pick-up vans, how does that translate to two truck loads of policemen. On each occasion after training we ensure that at least 8 policemen are maintaining security, it beats my imagination, when people now say they see two trucks loaded with policemen, or can’t you see the camp for yourself.

On her part, Chika, said the hotel took the decision to feed the policemen out of its own freewill and does not want to be dragged into any unnecessary argument over the issue. “The policemen here take lunch and dinner and on eachoccassion none of them has ever complained and at times they even go as far as our kitchen to get what they want, it’s shocking when we read some reports to the contrary in the media. Please let’s support the rebuilding of the national team”.