The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques to families of deceased officers, News About Nigeria reports.
He presented the cheques to the families and next of kin of the deceased officers in Abuja on Tuesday, noting that the disbursement covered balance payments for insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
He stated that this is the largest disbursement ever in history, stating that it is a reflection of the Force’s commitment to easing the burden on the families of fallen colleagues who have given themselves to the service of the nation.
He said, “We have presented cheques amounting to N15,606,138,376 to 5,225 family members and next of kin of deceased officers.
“Before today’s event, we have presented cheques totalling N9,851,847,889.88 to 3,077 families and next of kin of our departed colleagues at six separate presentation ceremonies between July 2023 and June 2024.
“We will be presenting cheques totalling N5,754,290,486.38 to the families of deceased police officers who have selflessly given their lives in service of our great nation Nigeria.
“This is the largest disbursement ever in the history of check presentations to family members of deceased police officers. This reflects our commitment to easing the burden on the families of our fallen colleagues. Today’s disbursement covers balance payments for insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
“To the families of our fallen officers gathered here today, while we know we cannot fill the void left by the loss of your loved ones, we hope that these cheques will provide some support as you face the challenges ahead.”
