The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, on Thursday, presented ₦10,957,292.72k to 34 beneficiaries under the Group Life Assurance and the IGP’s Family Welfare Scheme for the next of kin of police personnel who died in active service to the nation under Katsina State Command.
Aminu Gusau, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, represented Bello.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made accessible to journalists in Katsina Friday.
The statement said, “The CP appreciated the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his compassion towards the families of the fallen heroes and his unflinching dedication towards improving the welfare of police officers and their families.
“Furthermore, he urged the beneficiaries to see the gesture as a form of relief and tribute to the sacrifices made by the fallen officers.
“He encouraged them to effectively utilise the funds, particularly towards the betterment of the lives of the families left behind. He prayed to the Almighty for the repose of the departed souls.”
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Nuhu Bello Gohe expressed deep gratitude to the IGP for his compassion and promptness in disbursing the amount, assuring that the funds received would be used wisely.