THE Zamfara State government on Friday donated N15 million to families of the Nigerian Police Force personnel who were killed by bandits last week.

This is contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, in Gusau on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 13 police personnel were killed in an ambush by bandits last week at Kurar Mota in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, each of the deceased member’s families will receive one million Naira, while families of those who suffered injuries during the incident are to be given two million Naira.

Already, government has taken care of their medical bills.

“Gov. Bello Matawalle said the gesture was part of his administration’s promise to assist families of security personnel who lost their lives in the cause of protecting the lives of other citizens.’’ he said.

Dosara said the governor had visited the wounded police personnel at the hospital to sympathise with them on the unfortunate incident.

The state government also commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police over the death of the fallen heroes.