Families of 25 deceased police officers receive N134m
Nigerian Police Force has disbursed the sum of 134
million naira to the families of 25 officers who lost their lives in the line
of duty in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria.
The disclosure was made in a press statement issued by
the spokesman of the Zamfara Command, YezidAbubaker, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the funds were provided
through the Group Personal Accident, Group Life Insurance, and IGP Family
Welfare Schemes of the Force.
The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, CP Muhammad
ShehuDalijan, acting on behalf of the Inspector General of Police,
KayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, presented cheques totaling N134m to the bereaved
families.
CP Shehu reiterated the commitment of the Inspector
General of Police to prioritize the welfare of members of the police force,
whether in active service or posthumously.
He advised the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously
to address their academic and other financial needs.
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