By Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
The Zamfara state Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan has on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, presented cheques of one hundred and thirty-four million, five hundred and fifty thousand, eight hundred and twenty four naira eighty-six kobo to twenty-five families of deceased Police officers, who lost their lives in active service.
A press statement by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar said that the cheques were part of the IGP’S welfare initiative under the Group Personal Accident, Group Life Insurance, and IGP Family Welfare Schemes of the Force.
He reiterated the determination and commitment of the IGP towards ensuring that the welfare of members of the force, whether dead or alive, is paramount.
Dalijan advised the beneficiaries of the cheques to use the money judiciously in ameliorating their academic and other financial needs.
He however prayed for peace and eternal rest of the gentle souls of the departed officers.
Hauwau Ibrahim and Lawrence Douglas who spoke on behalf of other recipients appreciated the effort of the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command on behalf of other beneficiaries for the gesture and promised to make good use of the money given to them.
