From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The families of 24 deceased Police officers, burst to tears after receiving the cheques of N41 million from the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command as group life Assurance Scheme.
Speaking while presenting the cheques to the next of kin of the deceased, the Commissioner of Police in charged of the state Command, Ahmed Tijjani Abdullahi said, it will ease their immediate problems.
“I stand before you today with heart full of both profound sorrow and immediate pride. Sorrow for the irreplaceable loss the command has suffered, and pride for the un-doubting courage and dedication discharged by our fallen heroes.
“These officers were not just colleagues, they were brothers and sisters on blue, standing shoulder to shoulder in the face of danger, safeguarding our communities with firm resolve.
“They ran towards the flames when others ran away. They faced down threats to protect the vulnerable. They gave their lives in the noble pursuit of keeping us safe,” the CP added.
To the families of the fallen heroes, he said their loved ones were not just simply police officers, but were sons and daughters, fathers, mothers, husband’s and wives.
“They were the light of your lives, and their absence leaves a void that can never be truly filled.
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