While alive, Sunday Bada loved the Nigeria Police Force with
a passion. Everywhere he was, Bada was quick to let everyone know that he was a
police officer who loved his job. As a celebrated sports personality, Bada and Atlanta Olympic
long jump gold medallist, Chioma Ajunwa, were the face of the police. The two
of them were inspirations to other police sports men and women. At 6ft plus, Bada’s image in his police uniform, made the
mobile unit of the force very enticing. He was a gentleman and an officer.
But on December 12, 2011, death snatched him away at just 42
years while still in service. Cardiac related problems ended his dream of
making it to his retirement from the police. While the sports world was deep in
shock, including the world athletics body, IAAF, sending condolences to its
Nigerian affiliate, police authorities promised to do everything to keep his
memory alive.
