Police disburse ₦14.1m to families of deceased, injured officers in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday disbursed ₦14.1 million to families of officers who died or sustained injuries in the line of duty.

The cheques, totalling ₦14,120,491.70, were presented under the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, Group Life Assurance, and Group Personal Accident Scheme, during a brief but emotional ceremony at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto.

Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, who supervised the disbursement on behalf of IG Kayode Egbetokun, was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Umar Abubakar Sokoto.

Delivering the CP’s remarks, DCP Abubakar expressed condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by injury in active service.

This is not just a cheque—it is a message of remembrance and appreciation.

We hope this support will serve as a foundation for something meaningful, a legacy that honours the memory of our fallen heroes,” he said.

The commissioner further advised beneficiaries to invest the funds wisely to secure the long-term well-being of their families, especially in the face of rising economic uncertainty.

One of the beneficiaries, Attahiru Sulaiman, who spoke on behalf of the recipients, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General and the police leadership for the timely support.

He assured that the funds would be used judiciously to build a better future for the families left behind.

The Sokoto State Police Command reiterated its resolve to prioritise the welfare of both serving and retired officers, as well as the families of those who paid the supreme price in service to the nation.