Borno State Police Command has disbursed a total of N13,428,659.95 to the families of ten police officers who died in active service.
The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police in Borno State, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, during a solemn ceremony held on Monday at the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the presentation was made on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme.
CP Abdulmajid said the initiative was designed to alleviate the financial burden faced by families of fallen officers. He assured the beneficiaries that the sacrifices of their loved ones would not be forgotten, stressing the IGP’s commitment to the welfare of both serving and deceased personnel.
He also urged the families to use the funds wisely and invest in ventures that would secure the future of the late officers’ dependents.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Jerry Joel thanked the Nigeria Police Force and the IGP for the support during their time of grief.
