The Katsina State Police Command has presented N42.3 million cheques to the families/next of kin of cops that died while in active service in the state.

 The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, made the disclosure in Katsina on Thursday.

 According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

 He said, “The presentation of the cheques is part of the IG’s Family Welfare Insurance Scheme given to the families of deceased police officers. The programme, which took place at the command headquarters in Katsina witnessed the presentation of cheques of different amounts to the families/next of kin of deceased police officers.

 “The commissioner appreciates the efforts of the IG in improving the welfare of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.’’ 

Mr Sadiq-Aliyu added that Mr Abubakar-Musa also urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the money for their own benefit.

 One of the benefiting families, Mr Philip Paul, thanked the IG for the welfare package, and promised to use the money judiciously.

(NAN)