The Nigerian Police, Delta State Command, has presented cheques of over N110 million to families of 33 deceased officers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.
The cheques issued on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, are parts of the IGP Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes presented to the next of Kin to the deceased officers.
Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries at the Command headquarters in Asaba, the state Police Commissioner, Wale Abass, expressed his appreciation for the IGP’s generosity, stating that the cheques will help the families tremendously and serve as a reminder that the sacrifices their loved ones made can never be forgotten.
CP Wale Abass acknowledged the deep sense of concern of the IGP, especially on the well-being of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
He assured that the Police Force is relentless in its welfare scheme for its personnel as it will not back down on the initiative, especially for all deceased officers who sacrificed their lives fighting for the peace and progress of the country.
The Police boss admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the money given to them.
One of the beneficiaries, Isioma Francisca Ogabu, the next of kin to the late Inspector Ogabu Ndidi, who spoke on behalf of others, thanked the IGP for the gesture and promised to make judicious use of the money.
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