IG Presents N2bn To Families Of Deceased Police Officers

Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, gave N2.08 billion in cheques to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty in the last five years.

While handing the cheques to 785 beneficiaries at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Jan. 18, Egbetokun stated that no amount of money could ever replace the lives of the deceased cops.

“We understand that no amount of money can bring back the lives of the officers lost, but this will help to cushion the effects of the gaps left behind.”

CSP Lydia Ameh, the Force Insurance Officer, revealed that the cheque distribution was made possible because of the IG’s paternal care.

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She said, “My sincere appreciation goes to the Inspector-General of Police, whose commitment, valued guidance, and extraordinary leadership role are crucial in ensuring that the Force cleared pending insurance claims which has resulted in the presentation of Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme cheques to 785 next of kins/beneficiaries of our brave officers and men who lost their lives while on active duty for the Insurance Policy Years of 2015/2016, 2017/2018, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023, amounting to N2,086,801,144.79 which will go a long way to alleviate the sufferings of the families of our departed colleagues.

“While I share the feelings of the families of our deceased officers and men, I wish to express my gratitude to the inspector-general of police and his management team for their efforts which extend beyond procurement of the 2022/2023 insurance policy but include the complete settlement of all pending payments from previous years.”

One of the beneficiaries, Donald Awunah jnr, son of a former Force Public Relations Officer, AIG Donald Awunah, spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries and thanked IG Egbetokun for his wonderful gesture.

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