Crimes

Rivers gov gives slain police officer’s family N20m

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, presented a cheque for N20 million to the widow of the slain police officer, Inspector Collins David,  at the command’s headquarters, Port Harcourt.

Fubara, while commiserating with the Rivers State Police Command over the officer, who died in active service, said his demonstration of commitment was to ensure that the families of policemen who died while serving the state were not left in desolation.

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said: “This is in continuation of the traditions of Rivers State Government security architecture to partner the police and other security agencies in the fight against crime.

“This is also to let you know that Rivers State Government will always stand with you; this is a token of support.

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“We understand money cannot replace a life but it is a way of showing support to the men and officers who serve in Rivers.”

Danagogo added that the Rivers State Government will always demonstrate its commitment “whenever we hear that your gallant officers either sustain a life-threatening injury or lose their lives in the service to the state.”

“The state will as a point of duty and commitment, come to commiserate with affected officers or their families and render any possible support to ensure that our officers understand that we value their services,” the SSG said.

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Nwonyi  Emeka, described Governor Fubara’s monetary presentation to the family of the late officer as an uncommon gesture of encouragement.

Emeka expressed the gratitude of the command to the governor, adding he had always been there for the command.

On her part, the widow of the deceased officer, Christiana David, thanked Governor Fubara for the goodwill and cash gift.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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