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I lost my leg chasing a thief, now my family lives like beggars — Retired police officer

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Owolabi Odesanmi, who retired after 35 years of service with the Nigeria Police Force, speaks with PETER DADA about his life as an amputee and his regrets

Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Owolabi Odesanmi, a retired Superintendent of Police. I retired from the Ondo State Police Command as the Divisional Crime Officer of the Okuta-Elerinla Police Division in Akure. I am from Erinjiyan Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and I am 58 years old.

When did you join the Nigeria Police Force?

I started my police career in July 1990 as a Police Constable. In 1993, I was transferred to the Police Headquarters in Akure, specifically to the Logistics and Supply Department. That was on April 26, 1993.

I was promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Logistics and Supply Unit under the Area Command on August 1, 1994. On

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