Inspector Idoko Eucharia Alimat has made history in the Nigeria Police Force by becoming the first Muslim female police officer to publicly wear the hijab, reports thegazellenews.com.
Inspector Idoko converted from Christianity to Islam few years ago and was reported to have always been desirous of practising the religion in full.
She was honoured recently at a Ramadan Lecture of the Oriwu Central Mosque in Ikorodu.
Respected and popular Islamic cleric and preacher, Shaykh Muyideen Bello was on hand to present an award to the police officer.
He commended her for this feat and offered prayers for her. He as well admonished female Muslims in the force to follow her example as well as her good conduct.