The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, yesterday, presented cheques worth N4.75 million to seven families of deceased policemen.
Presenting the cheques, Baba, represented by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Yakubu Elkana, said that the cheques were presented to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Nura Umar commended the IGP for the gesture.
“We look up to the IGP as a son would look up to his father. We appreciate him for his efforts to support our lives.
“We pray for the IGP and Police Force Headquarters and State Police command for this wonderful gesture,” he added.
