The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode A. Egbetokun on Tuesday presented N27.8m cheques to 35 families members of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Abia State Command who died or sustained injuries in the line of duties.
It was gathered that the recipients were beneficiaries of the Police Insurance scheme.
IGP Egbetokun while presenting the cheques to the benefiting families and individuals at the Abia State Command Headquarters of the NPF disclosed that 32 out of the beneficiaries were deceased, while 3 sustained injuries during the discharge of their duties.
The IGP who was represented by the Abia Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie stated that the IGP was saddened over the death of the policemen.
The IGP while charging the benefiting families to make judicious use of the money to ease off their financial burdens, said that the police would not leave family of the affected officers.
“The IGP is deeply saddened by the loss of these brave men who dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our communities.
“We understand that the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it is our moral duty to support and stand beside the families of these fallen heroes.
“Today, we hope that these cheques will help ease the financial burden that may come with such loss. We believe that you will make judicious use of this token.
“As a police force. we are committed to taking care of our own. ‘The IGP is particularly committed to providing support to the families of our fallen officers and ensuring that they are not left behind.
“We also take this opportunity to remember the sacrifices that these officers made in the line of duty.
“Their memory will forever remain in our hearts, and we will honour their legacy by continuing to serve and protect our communities with utmost dedication and commitment.
“To the families gathered here today, please know that you are not alone.
“We will always be here to support you and we are also pleading that you continue to assist us by providing useful information that will help in the fight against insecurity.”
Some members of the benefitting families who spoke to our correspondent described the death of their loved ones as unfortunate.
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They thanked the Inspector General and Abia State Police Commissioner for the various roles that they played in making sure the entitlements of their loved ones were paid without much difficulty.
