By Ibrahim Bello
The Kebbi Police Command has presented cheques worth N11.4 million to 18 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance (GLA) and Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance Schemes.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Umar Hadejia, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to the beneficiaries in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Hadejia said the gesture underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare and wellbeing of its personnel and their families, even after the death of officers in service.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the IGP and the Force Management Team to supporting the families of deceased personnel.
Hadejia added that the contributions and sacrifices of the officers to national security would continue to be appreciated.
“The insurance benefits will provide meaningful financial support to the beneficiaries and assist them in meeting some of their immediate needs,” he said.
The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to regard the payment as a demonstration of the force’s continued concern for the welfare of the families of its fallen personnel.
A cross-section of the beneficiaries interviewed, expressed gratitude to the IGP, the force management team and the CP for facilitating the payment.
They described the gesture as a demonstration of the force’s commitment to caring for the families of officers who died in the line of duty.
The beneficiaries also prayed for the continued success of the police leadership and the wellbeing of serving personnel.
(NAN)