By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria - August 22, 2025(Series News Online)
The Kogi State Police Command has presented cheques worth over ₦52 million to the families of police officers who died in active service. The cheques were presented under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector General of Police Family Welfare Scheme.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Baba Mallam Alhaji, represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, at the ceremony in Lokoja. A total of 27 families of fallen officers benefited from the scheme, which is aimed at improving the welfare of police personnel and their families.
In his remarks, DCP Baba noted that the gesture reflects the Inspector-General of Police's unwavering commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families. "The sacrifices of the fallen officers will never be forgotten," he said. "We are committed to ensuring that their families are taken care of."
The beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police for the financial support. "This gesture will go a long way in cushioning the effect of the loss of our loved ones," they said.
The presentation of the cheques is a testament to the police command's commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families. The Kogi State Police Command has been working to improve the welfare of its officers, and this gesture is a demonstration of its efforts to support the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ceremony was attended by family members of the fallen officers, who expressed their appreciation for the support. The police command's efforts to improve the welfare of its personnel and their families are a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that this gesture will be replicated by other organizations.
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