Plateau Police Command Allocates N25.8m to Fallen Officers' Families
The Plateau State Police Command presented cheques totaling N25,821,550.30 to 22 families of officers who died in active service, as part of a renewed commitment to police welfare under Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Rilwan Disu. Commissioner of Police Ayodeji Faniyan stated that the current police administration has eliminated delays and miscalculations in processing entitlements, ensuring timely disbursement of benefits.
He expressed condolences for the fallen officers and indicated that more families would receive support as additional funds become available. Faniyan also briefed the media on the Command’s operational activities for August 2026, reporting arrests for various crimes, including illegal possession of firearms, rape, and drug offenses.
Notably, mobile police operatives in Barkin Ladi forced bandits to abandon firearms, including a GPMG and an AK-47. The Command recovered 10 rifles and 54 rounds of ammunition, emphasizing the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and community collaboration.
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