The Adamawa State Police Command has presented 25 cheques worth ₦9,238,237.23 to families of deceased officers as financial assistance to support their welfare.
The presentation took place at the command’s headquarters in Yola, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, John D. Sendere, represented the Commissioner of Police, Kabir Umar Hassan, at the event.
Nguroje said the funds were provided through the Police Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector-General of Police’s Family Welfare Scheme, which are designed to provide support to families of officers who died.
During the presentation, Sendere conveyed the commissioner’s condolences to the beneficiaries and urged them to use the financial assistance to meet their families’ essential needs.
The command said the initiative was part of efforts to support the families of deceased personnel and ease the challenges associated with losing their loved ones.

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