Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage said the gesture was intended to support the families of fallen officers and honour the sacrifices of personnel who died while serving the country. He urged the beneficiaries to use the financial support carefully to meet pressing needs and improve their welfare.
The command said the 25 families received a combined N28,012,584.70. The payment forms part of wider police welfare and insurance efforts aimed at supporting the next of kin of deceased officers across the country.
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The Katsina State Police Command has presented N28.01 million to the families of 25 officers who died in the line of duty under a welfare initiative of the Nigeria Police Force. The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01 million to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation...
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- The Katsina State Police Command has presented N28.01 million to the families of 25 officers who died in the line of duty under a welfare initiative of the Nigeria Police Force.
- The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01 million to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty.
- The presentation was held at the command headquarters in Katsina as part of a welfare package initiated by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu.Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage said the gesture was intended to support the families of fallen officers and honour the sacrifices of personnel who died while serving the country.
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The Katsina State Police Command has presented N28.01 million to the families of 25 officers who died in the line of duty under a welfare initiative of the Nigeria Police Force. The Katsina State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N28.01 million to the families of 25 police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation...
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September 16, 2026
