Police gave N13.4m to Families of Dead Officers in Borno.

In a formal ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Maiduguri on Monday, the Borno State Police Command disbursed a total of N13,428,659.95 to the families of ten police officers who died in active service.

Commissioner of Police in Borno State, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme.

According to ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the command’s spokesperson, the initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by the bereaved families. CP Abdulmajid assured the beneficiaries that the sacrifices of their loved ones would not be forgotten, emphasizing the IGP’s commitment to the welfare of both serving and deceased personnel. He also advised the families to invest the funds wisely.

Mr. Jerry Joel, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and the IGP for their support during their time of grief.