By Gistflash
June 12, 2021
Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Muri, on Saturday in Kaduna, launched a book on widows of deceased policemen, appealling to people to assist them.
The book, titled “Police Widows at Crossroads”, was written by Mr Idris Danmusa, Director, Quality Assurance, Force Education Unit Headquarters, Abuja.
It highlights the challenges of widows in general, and wives of deceased police personnel in particular.
The commissioner said the society owed it a duty to appreciate the sacrifice made by husbands of the widows, adding that the best way of expressing such appreciation was to come to their aid in times of need.
“Catering for widows, orphans and the less privilege is a duty enshrined in the Holy books of the two predominant religions in this country.
“The one who looks after and works for a widow, and for a poor person, is like a warrior fighting for Allah’s cause.” he said
According to him, the book is an asset considering the increase in number of widows being recorded in the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies.
Muri stated that his command had been of assistance to the widows, recollecting that three months ago, 800 widows were provided with food items and clothes, among others items.
“The tears that rolled down the cheeks of some of the beneficiaries on that day left us with a clear message that the widows are facing series of challenges, most of which were highlighted in the book”, he said.
He described as apt, the timing of the publication considering the current security challenges resulting in death of security personnel and corresponding rise in number of widows.
Also in her remarks, the Chairperson, Police Officers Wives Association, Kaduna Chapter, Hajiya Aisha Muri, commended the author of the book.
According to her, his effort will motivate people to take up the challenge of conducting research in areas that will impact positively on the less privileged in the society, particularly widows and orphans.
Speaking at the occasion, author of the book, Danmusa said, “Police Widow at Crossroad” was written using materials garnered from past experience.
He expressed optimism that the book would serve the purpose intended
NAN
