Seven police officers deployed to tackle banditry in Katsina
state have lost their lives in a road crash.
The officers were part of an additional deployment made
recently by the force to boost the ongoing fight against bandits in the north-west
state.
In a statement, Frank Mba, force public relations officer,
said an 18-seater Toyota Hummer bus conveying them to Katsina was involved in
an accident at Jaji town in Kaduna.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni
has condoled the families of the seven (7) Police officers attached to the
Special Forces Unit of the Nigeria Police Force who died in a ghastly motor
accident on 12th July, 2020 on their way to Katsina State. The unfortunate
incident, which involved an 18-seater Toyota Hummer Bus conveying eighteen
personnel of the Unit, occurred at Jaji town along Kaduna-Zaria Road,” he said
in a statement.
“The deceased were part of an additional deployment made
recently by the Force to boost the ongoing fight against bandits in
Birnin-Gwari, Katsina State. The IGP, who described the incident as a huge loss
to the Force, notes that the incident is one of the unfortunate sacrifices,
officers often encounter in the line of duty. He described the deceased as
“Heroes of Peace”.
“A team of Police Medical Personnel has been dispatched to
Kaduna State where eleven (11) officers that survived the accident are
receiving medical attention. Three of the deceased officers have been buried
according to Islamic rites while the remains of the other four officers have
been deposited in a Morgue.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the Police Accounts and
Budget Department to ensure the immediate payment of the burial expenses,
benefits and other entitlements to the families of the deceased officers.”
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