President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has approved automatic employment for the two sons of a late police officer who served as his aide and was recently killed in the line of duty.

Akpabio announced the decision on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the bereaved family, alongside senior police officers, during a condolence visit to his office.

He described the fallen officer as a dedicated and gallant personnel whose commitment to duty and service to the nation would not be forgotten, adding that the Senate would continue to stand by the family in their moment of grief.

According to the Senate President, the gesture was aimed at cushioning the impact of the tragic loss on the family and ensuring that the children of the deceased were adequately supported.

“As a nation, we must never forget those who pay the ultimate price in service to our country. The least we can do is to stand by their families and secure the future of their children,” Akpabio said.

He directed that the automatic employment of the deceased’s two sons be processed immediately upon meeting the basic requirements, stressing that the offer was part of efforts to honour the sacrifice made by security personnel in the fight against crime and insecurity.

Akpabio also called on relevant security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators of the killing to justice, urging them to ensure that such acts do not go unpunished.

In his response, a senior police officer who spoke on behalf of the family expressed gratitude to the Senate President for the support and compassion shown, describing the intervention as a source of hope and relief to the bereaved family.

The officer reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to protecting lives and property, despite the risks associated with the job.

The late police aide was reported to have been killed while carrying out official duties.