The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic loss of five police officers who died while returning from an official assignment in Edo State. In a visit to Bichi town, Kano State, on Saturday, Ganduje met with the grieving families and extended his condolences.

Speaking during the visit, Ganduje said, “We are here today not for celebrations but to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the families, the Inspector General of Police, and the entire community of Kano, as we mourn those who lost their lives in the line of duty just two weeks ago.”

He emphasized that it has always been a tradition of both his party and government to stand by grieving families during difficult times, providing comfort and support to ensure they don’t feel alone in their loss.

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Ganduje reflected on the gravity of the tragedy, noting that the accident claimed the lives of five officers instantly, while 10 others were injured. “This is not just a sad moment for the Police Force, but for me personally and for the entire nation,” he remarked. “These officers gave their lives while gallantly serving the country.”

To honor the fallen officers, Ganduje personally donated N2 million to each of the five affected families. In addition, the 10 officers who sustained injuries were each given N1 million as support for their recovery.

The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, accompanied Ganduje and shared his sentiments, expressing that the loss deeply affected him, especially since the tragedy occurred in his own constituency of Bichi. He stated, “I feel the pain of these families, and I take their loss as if it were my own.”

Ganduje also reaffirmed Bichi’s status as a First-Class Emirate, highlighting the significance of the visit and his commitment to supporting the community during this difficult time.