The Katsina State Police Command, has presented N7.7 million cheques to families of 22 officers who died in active service.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aliyu Musa, disclosed this while presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries on Friday in Katsina.
He explained that the payment was made under the Group Life Insurance and Family Welfare Scheme initiated by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
“ The welfare Scheme is meant to assist the families of departed Police Officers,’’ he said.
Musa called on the beneficiaries to ensure judicious and effective utilisation of the money to take care of their families, adding that their entitlements would be paid in due course.
The CP commended the gallantry and sacrifices of the deceased officers, and promising that the command was ready to support the welfare of its personnel.
Some of the beneficiaries appreciated the gesture, adding it would mitigate their sufferings.
