Friday, January 19, 2024 – Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, presented N2.08bn cheques to families of police officers who died in active service in the last five years.
While presenting the cheques on Thursday, Jan. 18, to 785
beneficiaries at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Egbetokun noted that no
amount of money could equate to the lives of the deceased cops.
Egbetokun said, “We appreciate the stewardship of President
Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment towards the well-being of
police officers, and we urge the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the
money.
“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.”
The Force Insurance Officer, CSP Lydia Ameh, stated that the
cheque disbursement was made possible due to the paternal affection of the IG.
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.”
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