The Bauchi State Police Command has presented insurance and welfare benefits totalling ₦12,136,940.60 to families of officers who died in the line of duty.
The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, under the Group Life Assurance (GLA) and Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme (IGPFW).
According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the command received 36 cheques from the Insurance Unit of the Department of Finance and Administration at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the presentation, Aliyu said the initiative reflected the commitment of Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to the welfare of police personnel and their families, including those left behind by officers who died while serving the country.
He urged the beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly, particularly to support their families’ wellbeing and the education of children left behind.
The commissioner also assured the families of the command’s continued support, stressing that the Police Force would not abandon the dependants of its fallen personnel.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Bauchi police commissioner, describing the financial assistance as timely support.
The insurance schemes provide financial benefits to eligible families and next-of-kin of police officers who lose their lives in service.
The initiative highlights the importance of institutional welfare support for security personnel and their dependants, particularly families facing financial difficulties following the loss of their breadwinners.
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