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| Nigeria's Defence Minister Dan-Ali |
The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) yesterday said the military recorded the highest casualty in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and Niger Delta militancy in the last two years.
He said the development led to an increase in the life insurance claims paid to the deceased’s families.
Gen. Dan-Ali spoke in Abuja while presenting cheques to families of soldiers who died fighting insurgency.
According to him, the insurance claims of the deceased were presented to their families in fulfillment of the objectives of the Federal Government to see to the welfare of soldiers who died in active service.
The minister, who handed cheques to four of the 218 next-of-kins, did not disclose the amount being paid. He, however, reiterated that his ministry will ensure that the families are well cared for.
He said: “The life insurance claims paid over-the-counter years have grown tremendously as a result of heightened activities of the insurgents in the Northeast and continued militancy in the Niger Delta, especially during the 2015 to 2016 scheme period.
“However, it is gratifying to state that with improved security and overwhelming success in the fight against insurgency, we are hopeful we will record fewer casualties in the years to come.”
Gen. Dan-Ali maintained that officers and men of the military remained steadfast in the execution of their duties – fighting insurgency, militancy, communal clashes and cattle rustling, among others, to ensure the country’s collective security.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Danjuma Sheni said the cheques were for the next-of-kins of “our deceased officers, men and women under the insurance scheme covering 2015 to 2016, covering specifically from March 24, 2015 to March 24, 2016.
“601 deceased insured officers were prepared but 383 next-of-kins have been fully paid, leaving a balance of 218 deceased officers,” he said.
“I appeal for your continued patience and understanding. The ministry will continue to ensure transparency and due process in the disbursement of funds given to it,” Sheni added.
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