Families of police officers who lost their lives while serving the nation have received a financial lifeline worth over ₦12.1 million from the Nigeria Police Force in Bauchi State.
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, presented insurance and welfare cheques totalling ₦12,136,940.60 to the beneficiaries as part of efforts to support families left behind by deceased officers.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Command, SP Nafiu Habib.
According to the statement, the payments comprised benefits under the Group Life Assurance (GLA) and the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme (IGPFW). The cheques were received from the Insurance Unit of the Department of Finance and Administration at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the presentation, Commissioner Aliyu described the initiative as evidence of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu’s commitment to protecting the welfare of police personnel and their families, even after their death.
He explained that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to ensuring that the families of officers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty were not abandoned.
The commissioner further stressed that the timely payment of outstanding entitlements would help ease the financial difficulties faced by bereaved families while motivating serving officers to remain dedicated and courageous in carrying out their responsibilities.
Aliyu urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the money, particularly in providing for their families’ welfare and securing the education of their children.
He also assured them that the Bauchi State Police Command would continue to offer necessary support whenever the need arose.
The police commissioner equally called on officers and men of the command to remain disciplined, loyal and committed to their responsibilities, assuring them that the Force would continue to recognise the sacrifices made by its personnel.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police for the financial assistance.
They described the intervention as timely support that would provide some relief and renewed hope for their families following the painful loss of their loved ones.
The gesture highlights the importance of institutional welfare programmes in supporting the families of security personnel who lose their lives while protecting the country.
