Yobe Police Disburse N8m Life Assurance Benefits to Families of Deceased Officers
By:Murjanatu Hamisu Yelwa
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Families of deceased police officers in Yobe State have received group life assurance benefits totalling N8,075,586.30 from the Nigeria Police Force.
The beneficiaries received the funds during a presentation ceremony held on Wednesday at the Yobe State Police Command Headquarters in Damaturu.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, said the payment was part of efforts to provide welfare support to families left behind by officers who died while serving the nation.
Jibrin noted that the loss of a police officer often places considerable emotional and financial pressure on the family, particularly children and other dependants who relied on the deceased.
He said although no amount of money could compensate for the loss of a loved one, the group life assurance scheme was designed to provide some financial relief to bereaved families.
The Commissioner described the presentation as more than the distribution of cheques, saying it represented an acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by police officers in the course of protecting lives and property.
“When an officer loses his or her life in the line of duty or during active service, the impact extends beyond the officer to the family, children and dependants left behind,” he said.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Tabji Chuwar, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and the Yobe State Command for extending the support to families of deceased officers.
Speaking on behalf of the other beneficiaries, Chuwar said the gesture demonstrated that the families of officers who lost their lives in service had not been forgotten.
He also prayed for strength and comfort for the affected families as they continue to cope with the loss of their loved ones.
The Commissioner urged the beneficiaries to manage the funds carefully and channel them towards the welfare, education and future needs of the children and other dependants of the deceased officers.
Jibrin also used the occasion to assure serving police personnel of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening their welfare and improving their working conditions.
He encouraged officers to remain committed to their responsibilities and uphold courage, professionalism, integrity and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
The Commissioner commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Latunji, for his attention to the welfare of police personnel and efforts to ensure that officers’ sacrifices are accompanied by meaningful welfare measures.
He further appreciated traditional rulers, sister security agencies, the media and other stakeholders for their continued cooperation and support to the police.
Jibrin concluded by praying for the safety and protection of serving police officers and for eternal rest for the souls of officers who died in service.
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