The Nasarawa State Police Command handed out cheques worth a total of N30.8 million to the families of police officers who were killed while on duty.
The payment, presented in a formal ceremony, is intended to provide financial relief to the bereaved relatives of the fallen officers and to honour their sacrifice for public safety.
Nasarawa State, located in central Nigeria, has faced a range of security challenges in recent years, prompting the police force to engage in heightened operations across the region.
Compensation for officers killed in the line of duty is a standard practice within Nigeria’s security apparatus, aimed at supporting the dependants of those who lose their lives serving the community.
The distribution of the N30.8 million underscores the state’s commitment to uphold the welfare of police families and to recognise the ultimate price paid by its law‑enforcement personnel.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>