(http://peoplesdailyng.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Inspector-General-of-Police-Mohammed-Abubakar.jpg) (http://peoplesdailyng.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Inspector-General-of-Police-Mohammed-Abubakar.jpg)From Edwin Olofu, Kano
Sixteen months after the devastating attack launched on the ancient city of Kano by suspected insurgents which claimed over 192 people, including 40 police officers, families of the slain officers are yet to receive the death gratuities of their bread winners. The officer in charge of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB), superintendent Mohammed Bello, who disclosed this yesterday to the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security.
Challenges in the North while making a presentation on the activities of the insurgents in kano said the families of the deceased police officers have continued to appeal to the Command to take up their case.
Bello said the families of the slain officers had not received the death benefits since the unfortunate incident of January 20, 2012 which would have assisted in cushioning the effects of their anguish arising from the death in their loved ones.
The Committee was told that the Command lost 40 officers in that attack while a total of 192 persons were killed, including security personnel from the Department of State Security Services (DSSS), Immigration and Customs.
He also disclosed that over 3000 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were intercepted by the Command's Bomb Disposal Unit, most of which were detonated. The visitors were taken round the Police headquarters where they inspected assorted explosives seized from suspected militants.
Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Kabiru Taminu Turaki (SAN),told the bereaved families that, "you are not going to be abandoned, you are not going to be rejected, we will take your case to the Federal Government; and through our recommendations, Mr. President will surely attend to your needs and support you."
He added that the government is not insensitive to their plights and therefore would ensure that their families, particularly, the children won't suffer, "they will be well taken care of in terms of their education and other welfare."
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