The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has introduced cheques value ₦7.57 million to 17 families of police officers who died within the line of responsibility.
The Kano State Police Command disclosed this in an announcement issued by its spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
According to the assertion, the cheques have been introduced on Monday, on the police command headquarters in Bompai, Kano, beneath the Group Life Assurance Scheme of the (*17*) Police Force.
“A total of ₦7,573,231.83 was distributed to 17 beneficiaries under the Group Life Assurance Scheme for families and next-of-kin of police officers who died in the line of duty,” the assertion mentioned.
Bakori introduced the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
According to him, the initiative confirmed that the sacrifices of officers who died in service wouldn’t be forgotten.
“We remain committed to the welfare of our serving officers, retired personnel and the families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty,” Bakori mentioned.
“Every soul shall taste death. While I urge the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the benefits, you should try to be visiting the friends of your relative. The end of their life should not be the end of the good relationship you had with their friends. My door is always open to render any assistance if needed,” Bakori mentioned.
The commissioner additionally assured the beneficiaries that the command would proceed to prioritise the welfare of police personnel and make sure the immediate processing and cost of entitlements due to officers who died or sustained accidents in service.
He added that extra welfare packages have been being deliberate for families of fallen officers.
