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Kano donates food items, N1m to family of slain police officer

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Kano State Government has provided a welfare support package to the family of a police officer killed in the line of duty.
  • The package includes 1 million naira and essential food items like rice, spaghetti, and vegetable oil.
  • The gesture aims to boost police morale and show that their sacrifices are valued by the government and the public.

The Kano State Government has extended a welfare support package to the family of the late Inspector Sani Haladu, who tragically died in the line of duty on March 27, 2026. This support package underscores the state's commitment to honoring the sacrifices of its law enforcement officers.

The support package presented to the bereaved family includes: Cash donation of One Million Naira (โ‚ฆ1,000,000), food items comprising five bags of rice, six bags of spaghetti, six bags of macaroni and two 25-litre jerry cans of vegetable oil.

โ€” Kano State Police Command StatementDetails of the welfare support package provided to the family of the slain police officer.

The aid includes a cash donation of 1 million naira (approximately $650 USD) and a significant quantity of food items. These provisions consist of five bags of rice, six bags of spaghetti, six bags of macaroni, and two 25-liter jerry cans of vegetable oil, intended to provide immediate relief to the bereaved family.

The presentation was made at the command headquarters by Mohammed Tajo Othman, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, on behalf of the Kano State Government. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Lawal Isa Mani, received the items and expressed profound appreciation to the state government.

The action of the State Government is highly commendable and a clear demonstration of the existing cordial relationship between the Government and the Police.

โ€” Lawal Isa ManiDeputy Commissioner of Police, expressing appreciation for the state government's gesture.

Mani described the late Inspector Haladu as a "dedicated, loyal, and gallant officer" who gave his life serving the nation. He emphasized that the government's action is commendable and a clear sign of the strong relationship between the government and the police force. He added that such welfare support is vital for boosting the morale of serving officers, reassuring them that their sacrifices are recognized and valued.

The welfare support would boost the morale of serving police officers and reassure them that their sacrifices are recognised and valued by the government and the people of Kano State.

โ€” Lawal Isa ManiDeputy Commissioner of Police, explaining the impact of the welfare support.

Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori also commended Governor Abba Yusuf and the state government for their continuous support. He reiterated the command's dedication to protecting lives and property across Kano's 44 local government areas and assured the family of ongoing support. The command urged the public to continue providing credible information to enhance security, reinforcing the collaborative effort needed for public safety.

The Kano State Police Command appreciates the consistent support of the Kano State Government under His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, towards the welfare of police officers and their families.

โ€” Ibrahim BakoriCommissioner of Police, acknowledging the state government's commitment to police welfare.
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