Police present N28m to families of deceased officers in Katsina

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The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01m to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, presented the cheques on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of the Command Headquarters in Katsina as part of a welfare package initiated by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for families of officers who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.

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Fage, while addressing the beneficiaries, expressed condolences to the families and prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased officers.

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He described the fallen personnel as “gallant men who served the nation with dedication”, stressing that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.

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The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to use the financial assistance judiciously to meet their immediate needs and secure their future.

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He also commended the Inspector-General of Police for his commitment to the welfare of serving personnel and the families of deceased officers.

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“I appreciate the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his commitment to officers’ welfare and for ensuring that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes are not forgotten,” Fage said.

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The command said the gesture reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of serving personnel and the families of officers who lost their lives in the course of duty.

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According to the command, the cheques totalled N28,012,584.70 for the 25 beneficiary families.

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Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Alkasim Salisu expressed appreciation to the IGP and the Katsina Commissioner of Police for the gesture.

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“We are grateful to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police for this kind gesture. We assure you that the money will be used judiciously,” he said.

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