CP presents N44m cheques to families of deceased personnel

The Commissioner of Police in Niger State, Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has presented cheques of N44 million to 38 families of deceased personnel of the command who lost their lives in the line of duty between 2022 and 2023.

He made the presentation during the end-of-the-month conference at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna, the state capital.

He said the financial support was given to the families under the Group Life Assurance Scheme of the force to provide succour to the families and next of kin. 

The commissioner also presented NYSC commendation letters to 17 personnel of the command, who were deployed as the police team to ensure orderliness and security at the recently concluded NYSC Orientation Camp for the year 2024 Batch A, Stream One orientation exercise in Minna.

He noted that the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Abdulwahab Olayinka, appreciated the team for their dedication during the orientation exercise, having coped with sensitive challenges, exhibited a high level of discipline and the ability to secure their beat.