Nigeria, April 3 -- The Kano State Police Command has distributed N8.4 million in welfare support to police officers and the families of deceased and injured personnel to mark the 2026 National Police Day.

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, presented the cheque totalling N8,431,768.80 to 18 next-of-kins and one serving officer under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Welfare Scheme.

"The beneficiaries comprise the families of injured police officers, officers who were victims of accidents, and relatives of those who died in line of duty," the statement said.

According to a statement issued on Thur...