The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has presented cheques worth over N102m to 80 families of deceased police officers in the state.

Presenting beneficiaries with the cheques at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna, Elleman said the gesture was in continuation of the IGP’s welfare initiative under the Group Life Assurance and Family Welfare Schemes for all police officers.

According to him, “The cheques, to the tune of ₦102m, were from the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of the welfare package for families of deceased personnel, and a token of appreciation to serve as succour to the families they left behind.”

The CP entreated the families to accept the little gesture as a sign of love, and as an indication that they are not forgotten but always in our hearts.

He prayed for the repose and forgiveness of the departed souls whilst urging the families to make judicious use of the token received from the IGP, while also urging them to always consider the Police Command as their second home for any future assistance.

The CP was assisted during the presentation by DCP Ibrahim Adamu and DCP Aminu Garba, who also presented some of the cheques to over eighty (80) families/next of kin in attendance.

The families appreciated the IGP and the CP for the kind gesture, stating that it has wiped away their tears and given them renewed hope in their despair.

Mr. Samuel Shashere and Mrs. Esther Guyil, both beneficiaries, prayed that God continues to bless the Nigeria Police Force whilst admonishing others to make the best use of the resources.

According to Mrs. Esther Guyil, “We appreciate God for the intervention, and I have been grieved before now, but this gesture will serve as consolation for my loss.”

She added that although death is inevitable, she prayed for God’s protection so that all officers live to complete their service years.

Niger CP issues cheques worth over N102 to 80 families of fallen police officers