The
Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 12, Bauchi, Yakubu
Jibrin, yesterday presented a cheque of N40 million to the families of 36
officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty.
He
said the donation was made under the Nigeria Police Insurance Scheme to the 36
families of slain corps within Bauchi, Yobe and Borno states police commands,
which make up the zone. Jibrin said the scheme covers death, permanent
disability or medical expenses, among others, and expressed gratitude to
President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the police for the gesture.
One
of the beneficiaries, Mrs Osawere John, on behalf of the 36 families, thanked
the AIG and the police authorities for the gesture, adding that the money will
go a long way in addressing their plight.
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