Families of deceased police officers receive N41 million in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa has presented N41 million cheques to families of 22 personnel who died in active service.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ahmadu Abdullahi, gave out the cheques to the families on Thursday in Dutse.
He said that the money was from the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Group Life Assurance scheme.
Mr Abdullahi said that the insurance scheme was instituted to cater to the welfare of family members of deceased officers.
“On behalf of IGP Kayode Adeolu-Egbetokun, as part of his commitment to cater for the welfare of all officers of the force, I was directed to issue these cheques.
“The amount is N41,527,360.37 issued to 22 next of kins of our fallen heroes, with the hope you will make judicious use of it,” he said.
The CP expressed the hope that the beneficiaries would utilise the money to improve the lives of those left behind by the deceased officers.
Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, John Jimre, expressed appreciation to the IGP and prayed God to imbue him with wisdom to lead the force to greater heights.
(NAN)
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