The Niger State Commissioner, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has presented cheques to the tune of ₦56,942,985 to 20 families of deseaced police personnel who died in active service between 2023 and 2024.
Presenting the cheques to the benefiacries in Minna, Elleman said the gesture is part of the IGP’s Group Life Assurance Scheme, aimed at supporting families of deceased officers.
Condoling with the families, the CP said, “The deceased personnel are not forgotten and their memory will always be fresh in our minds, as they remain in the thoughts and prayers of the Command.”
He further advised the beneficiaries to put the cheques to judicious use so as to honour the wishes and memory of the fallen officers.
“We pray for God’s blessings in all you do with the token you have received . Even though, no amount of money can be equated to the lives of the personnel, the token is just a gesture to ameliorate and assist the families, ” the CP said.
He further urged them to see the Command as their home, and always visit whenever they are in need of assistance while wishing them a safe journey back to their various destinations.