The Inspector General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Friday, presented about N540 million to 68, families of deceased police officers who lost their live in active duty in Abuja.
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The amount also covers police personnel who have suffered permanent deformities in the course of discharging their lawful duties captured under the Group Life Assurance 2022/2023 Policy.
Presenting the cheques to the next of kins of the deceased officers families at the police force headquarters in Abuja, the IGP, assured that the Nigeria Police Force under his watch firmly believes that human life is valuable, and prioritizes the well-being of officers and men of the Force.
He stressed that his leadership will promptly fulfill the obligation of providing insurance and other benefits to all police personnel who have sacrificed immensely for our beloved country by providing comprehensive welfare support aimed at creating an environment where every officer feels valued, protected, and motivated to give their best in service to our nation.
While praying to God to comfort the families, the IGP, urged them to invest the money to take proper care of their children left behind by their spouses.
The Inspector-General of Police, while recognizing the incredible resilience and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve on the front lines, extended his deepest gratitude to the gallant officers of the Nigeria Police Force for their commendable dedication, sacrifice, and unalloyed allegiance to upholding the values of justice and security.
He reiterated that their loss and injuries leave a void that can never be filled, but their legacies will forever live on in the hearts of those they touched.
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