The Katsina State Police Command has disbursed a total of ₦10.9 million to families of 34 police officers who died while serving the nation. The disbursement, which took place on Friday, July 25, was done under the Group Life Assurance and the Inspector-General of Police’s Family Welfare Scheme.
The cheques were officially presented to the next of kin by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Aminu Gusau, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at the event. The initiative was aimed at supporting the families left behind and acknowledging the sacrifices made by the deceased officers.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, CP Shehu commended IGP Kayode Egbetokun for his compassionate leadership and commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families. He urged the beneficiaries to see the financial support as a tribute to the fallen heroes and advised them to make wise use of the funds.
One of the beneficiaries, Nuhu Bello Gohe, expressed appreciation on behalf of the others, thanking the IGP for the timely intervention and promising that the funds would be used responsibly to sustain their families.