The Adamawa State Police Command has distributed financial assistance totalling ₦9,238,237.23 to families of officers who died while serving in the force.
The money was presented through 25 cheques during an event held at the command headquarters in Yola.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
According to him, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, John D. Sendere, represented the state Commissioner of Police, Kabir Umar Hassan, during the presentation.
Nguroje explained that the financial support was provided under the Police Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector-General of Police’s Family Welfare Scheme.
Both initiatives are designed to provide financial relief to families of police officers who lose their lives while serving the country.
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During the event, Sendere conveyed the police commissioner’s condolences to the beneficiaries and encouraged them to use the money to address important family needs.
The command said the gesture was part of its commitment to supporting families left behind by deceased officers and reducing the financial difficulties associated with their loss.
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