Bauchi State Commissioner of Police Sani‑Omolori Aliyu presented cheques totalling ₦12.1 million to the families of deceased officers from the state police command.
The payments were made under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme, a programme designed to provide financial support to the relatives of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Each cheque was issued to a family of a fallen officer, with the total amount of the disbursements reaching ₦12.1 million. The gesture was carried out in a ceremony attended by senior police officials and representatives of the families.
While the source does not detail the number of officers covered, the move underscores the state’s commitment to supporting the families of police personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Details of the individual recipients and the specific circumstances of each officer’s death were not disclosed in the announcement.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>