In a compassionate move, the Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, presented cheques totaling ninety-seven million naira to the families and next-of-kin of deceased police personnel under the command. The solemn ceremony took place at the police command headquarters in Minna.
CP Danmamman emphasised that the funds were disbursed under the Group Life Assurance scheme, aiming to alleviate the suffering of families who lost their breadwinners.
While acknowledging that the amount might not fully address their challenges, he encouraged them to view it as a "mustard seed" for their families' growth and development. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, initiated this compassionate gesture, which will be complemented by additional benefits once claim processing is complete.
CP Danmamman also offered heartfelt prayers for the affected families and the departed souls.
Meanwhile, the police swiftly apprehended three suspects allegedly involved in the attack on Hon. Danlami Abdullahi Saku, Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area. According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, the suspects were taken into custody following information received by the Katcha division.
The attack occurred after Eid prayers near Saku Gadza village, the chairman's hometown. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will soon face prosecution in court.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, emphasized his administration's commitment to collaborating with the Federal Government in supporting the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces at large. Speaking during the inauguration of the new Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Headquarters complex, as well as the reunion and pulling-out parade of retired Army Generals in Bauchi, Governor Bago expressed his unwavering dedication to enhancing security efforts.
Represented at the event by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Gen. Muhammad Abdullahi Bello (Rtd), Governor Bago lauded Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), for his tireless leadership in guiding the Nigerian Army. Notably, the new Nigeria Army Armoured Corps Complex was named after Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a highly respected elder statesman who has significantly contributed to nation-building, particularly in the realms of human capital development and infrastructure.
Highlighting Gen. Babangida's pivotal role as an outstanding Armoured Officer, Governor Bago emphasized that his contributions to the development of the Armour corps and, by extension, the Nigerian Army are immeasurable. The newly inaugurated Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Headquarters complex stands as a testament to the remarkable and uncommon service rendered by retired Army officers, who laid a strong foundation for a better nation.
Governor Bago underscored that the event provided a platform for serving officers to reunite with their veterans during the retirement ceremony. He reminded them of the enduring bond that binds them and praised the retiring officers for their exemplary service, leadership, and sacrifices. Their legacy, he asserted, would continue to inspire both current and future generations.
