Deborah Pam and Stephen Joshua have emerged winners of the 2023 Chief of Defence Staff Armed Forces and Security Agencies Half Marathon Championship, Abuja.
Deborah Pam emerged overall winner for the female category while Stephen Joshua won the male category.
Pam represented the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) while Stephen Joshua represented the Federal Fire Service (FSS).
In the team events, the Nigerian Army emerged winners, Nigeria Police Force came second while the Nigerian Air Force emerged in third place at the keenly contested event.
The event had 250 military athletes representing 13 security agencies.
According to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa:
“Unity among security agencies will foster public trust in us and improve their appreciation of our enormous sacrifices in confronting these security challenges. I therefore urge you to continue to be guided, at all times, by the sense of professionalism and spirit of sportsmanship in the discharge of your sacred duties.”
