Posted by Chinenye on Thu 12th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The Adamawa State Police have given money to families of 25 officers who died while serving the country.
(Police officers. Photo Credit: BBC)
The Adamawa State Police Command has presented 25 cheques worth N9,238,237.23 to the families of officers who died in service.
The handover took place at the command's headquarters in Yola, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.
Deputy Commissioner of Police for Administration John D. Sendere represented Commissioner Kabir Umar Hassan at the event.
The money comes from the Police Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector General of Police's Family Welfare Scheme.
Sendere passed on the commissioner's condolences and urged the families to use the funds for essential needs.