Police present N28m to families of deceased officers in Katsina

Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, speaking during the presentation. Photo: Katsina Police Command

The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01m to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, presented the cheques on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of the Command Headquarters in Katsina as part of a welfare package initiated by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for families of officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

Fage, while addressing the beneficiaries, expressed condolences to the families and prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased officers.

He described the fallen personnel as “gallant men who served the nation with dedication”, stressing that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.

The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to use the financial assistance judiciously to meet their immediate needs and secure their future.

He also commended the Inspector-General of Police for his commitment to the welfare of serving personnel and the families of deceased officers.

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“I appreciate the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his commitment to officers’ welfare and for ensuring that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes are not forgotten,” Fage said.

The command said the gesture reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of serving personnel and the families of officers who lost their lives in the course of duty.

According to the command, the cheques totalled N28,012,584.70 for the 25 beneficiary families.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Alkasim Salisu expressed appreciation to the IGP and the Katsina Commissioner of Police for the gesture.

“We are grateful to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police for this kind gesture. We assure you that the money will be used judiciously,” he said.

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