Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has donated the sum of N900,000 to the family of one of its officers, SC. Bashir Adamu Jibrin who lost his life in the course of his duty.
The State Commandant of NSCDC, CC Bala Bawa Bodinga, presented the donation to the wife of the deceased during his 100 days in office celebration held at the headquarters of the command, Dutse.
hoodlums attacked and killed the officer after he arrested one of them who has been on the wanted list of the command at Shiwarin market, in Kiyawa local Government.
CC. Bawa said the gesture was to support the bereaved family and assist in the upkeep of the children.
According to him, “N600,000 was contributed by his colleagues, N100,000 by Dutse local Government council chairman and N200,000 by a businessman, Alhaji Nura Maigatari Danbahago”
”From my side also I will be giving the family N20,000 every month until I leave the state,” CC. Bawa said.
He further commended the fallen officer for his selfless service and sacrifice, describing him as a committed personnel who paid the supreme price in the course of duty.
He advised the widow to make good use of the money to take care of the children’s education and welfare.
He noted that the command will always remember the officer for his efforts in serving the nation with dedication and courage.
The widow, who was in tears, appreciated the command’s efforts, assuring to utilise the support accordingly.
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