The robbers, riding on a lower engine motor-bike, snatched a money bag containing N150,000 from the victim [pictured in orange shirt] as he walked out of a bank in heart of the Area 3 part of town.

The victim's calls for help drew the attention of the police officer, Abu Tanko, a police motorcycle rider attached to the Force Headquarters Abuja.

Mr Tanko swiftly chased the robbers as they fled off with the cash. After few kilometers, at a point around the neighbouring Area 8, he caught with the robbers. The the robbers flung the money bag and ran away as he slowed down to pick up the bag.

Heroic Mr. Tanko returned to the scene about 15 minutes later with the whole sum of money intact and handed it in the bewildered owner before a cheering crowd.

Nigerian police officers are notorious for corruption and instability around money, forcing most Nigerians to rely on self-help or alternative security.

"It is an indication that there are still a few ones out there," the force said in a Facebook post it made about the heroic officer. "All hope is not yet lost!"


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In my opinion these are the kind of people that deserve National Honours....

Good cop! He shoul have given the thieves the apprehension of their lives!

**singing** Arise o compatriots!!!

Good cop! He shoul have given the thieves the apprehension of their lives!
Naija no dey carry last @ all!!!
**singing** Arise o compatriots!!!