Police Pay N89.2m To Families Of 157 Dead Officers

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Lagos CP Presents Cheques To Next-Of-Kin, Urges Support For Children, Dependants



The Lagos State Police Command has presented cheques totalling ₦89.2 million to families and next-of-kin of 157 police officers who died while serving under the Command.

The cheques, valued at ₦89,201,523.07, represent claims under the welfare and insurance schemes of the Nigeria Police Force and are intended to provide financial support to the bereaved families.

Presenting the cheques at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the gesture was part of the Force’s commitment to ensuring that families of fallen officers were not abandoned.

Fatai sympathised with the beneficiaries, acknowledging that no amount of money could replace the lives of their loved ones or erase the pain of their loss.

He, however, urged the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously, particularly for the welfare and education of children and other dependants left behind by the deceased officers.

The CP also assured serving personnel that the welfare of officers and their families remained a priority, promising that the Command would facilitate the prompt processing of legitimate claims.

The presentation reflects the Nigeria Police Force’s continuing welfare intervention for families of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the course of duty.

The Commissioner appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for the intervention and reiterated the Command’s sympathy and solidarity with the beneficiaries.

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