Bauchi Police present ₦12.1m in insurance and welfare benefits to families of officers who died in service

The Bauchi State Police Command has presented cheques totalling ₦12.1m to families of officers who died in service, under the Group Life Assurance and Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme.

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The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, at the command headquarters in Bauchi.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Habib said the command received 36 cheques valued at exactly ₦12,136,940.60 from the Insurance Unit of the Department of Finance and Administration, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The payments comprised benefits under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare schemes and were issued to the next of kin and beneficiaries of officers who died in the line of duty.

Aliyu described the disbursement as evidence of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu’s commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families, including after their death.

“This gesture demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to the welfare of our personnel and their families, even after death,” the commissioner said.

He added that the police leadership would continue to prioritise the prompt settlement of entitlements to support bereaved families and encourage serving officers to perform their duties with dedication and courage.

Aliyu urged the beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly, particularly for the welfare and education of the children and other family members left behind.

“I urge you to make judicious use of these funds for the wellbeing and education of your families. The command remains committed to supporting you at all times,” he said.

The commissioner also urged officers and men of the command to remain loyal, disciplined and committed to their responsibilities.

“The Force will never abandon the families of our fallen heroes. I therefore urge all officers and men to remain loyal, disciplined and committed to duty,” he added.

According to the statement, some beneficiaries who spoke on behalf of the others expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the commissioner for the financial assistance.

They described the payments as a source of hope and relief, saying the support would help address some of the difficulties their families faced following the loss of their loved ones.

The Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare schemes provide financial benefits to eligible next of kin and beneficiaries of police officers who die in service.

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The payments are intended to provide financial support to families following the loss of their loved ones.