By Godwin Ogar
Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has presented different categories of cheques to 79 different families of fallen police officers and their next of kin, including Group Life Assurance cheque, Group Personal Accident and Family Welfare Support.
The exercise forms part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day, and reflects the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu to the welfare of Police personnel and the families of officers who died in the line of duty.
The Commissioner disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, on Thursday.
CP, while addressing the beneficiaries at the Command’s Headquarters in Garki II, Abuja, conveyed his heartfelt condolences and reassured them of the Force’s continued support, noting that the fallen officers’ sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Meanwhile, to commemorate the Police Day, the FCT Police Command had announced lineup events that began on Monday.
It said, “The event would begin on Monday March 30, 2026, with an environmental sanitation exercise across communities within the Federal Capital Territory, which was followed by a free medical outreach targeted at vulnerable groups at Jabi Motor Park, Utako as well as behind Area1 Shopping Complex in Garki, by the Command’s Medical Team.
“On Tuesday, apart from the walkathon organized for 6:00 am, there was a public sensitization campaign on electoral offenses and safe driving practices across the FCT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
“On Thursday April 2, 2026, the new Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, PhD, presented welfare cheques to families of diseased police personnel to honor officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and service to the nation.
“The grand finale of the Police Day celebration 2026 will be at the Eagle Square on Friday, April 7,2026, with a colorful parade.
“The event seeks to serve as testament to the resilience, courage and dedication of police personnel in their service to the country as inspirations to future generations to uphold the highest of service and integrity.”
It would recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had, in 2025, institutionalized April 7 every year as National Police Day in honor of the memories of fallen heroes of the force.
