By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Kebbi State Police Command has disbursed N21,112,938.02 to families of police officers who died while carrying out their official duties.
The command disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the financial support was intended to ease the burden on families following the loss of their loved ones.
According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police approved the funds, which cover 38 payment documents presented to eligible beneficiaries.
The payments were made under the Police Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme, programmes designed to provide financial assistance to families of officers who die in the line of duty.
The command expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for approving the funds, describing the gesture as part of efforts to improve the welfare of families of deceased personnel.
