The Kano State Police Command has disbursed ₦7.57m in life insurance benefits to the families and next-of-kin of 17 police officers who died while carrying out their official duties.
The cheques, valued at ₦7,573,231.83, were presented on Monday by the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, announced the development in a statement, describing the payment as part of the welfare provisions for families of deceased officers under the Nigeria Police Force’s Group Life Assurance Scheme.
According to the statement, the disbursement forms part of the welfare initiatives introduced by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to support families whose loved ones lost their lives in the line of duty.
“It is among other benefits being enjoyed by families of the fallen heroes under the IGP’s comprehensive welfare scheme,” the statement said.
Speaking during the presentation, Bakori said the payment reflected the police leadership’s commitment to recognising the sacrifices made by officers who died in service.
He assured the beneficiaries that the Nigeria Police Force remained concerned about the welfare of serving personnel, deceased officers and their families.
The commissioner also advised the recipients to manage the money responsibly and preserve the relationships their deceased relatives had built with friends and associates.
“Every soul shall taste death. While I urge the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the benefits, you should try to visit the friends of your relatives. 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 said.
He further pledged that the command would continue to prioritise personnel welfare and facilitate the timely processing and payment of entitlements due to families of deceased and injured officers.
Bakori also disclosed that additional welfare initiatives were being planned to provide further support for families of police officers who died in active service.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, retired Assistant Superintendent of Police Ado Sule, who received a cheque on behalf of his late wife, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Kano commissioner for the financial assistance.
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased officers.
The event was attended by members of the command’s management team, senior police officers and relatives of the deceased personnel.
