Abia Police Disburse N9m Benefits to Families of 21 Fallen Officers

The Abia State Police Command has introduced cheques price greater than ₦9 million to the households of 21 deceased law enforcement officials underneath the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme.

The cheques, totalling ₦9,054,644.57, have been introduced on Friday on the command headquarters in Umuahia by the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Wilfred, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.

Speaking in the course of the ceremony, Wilfred expressed sympathy to the bereaved households, acknowledging that monetary assist may by no means exchange the lives of their family members or erase the ache of their loss.

He stated the intervention displays the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to the welfare of its personnel and the continued assist of households left behind by officers who died in service.

“Today, we are presenting a total of 21 cheques under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme, amounting to ₦9,054,644.57, for onward transmission to the families of our deceased officers,” he stated.

The commissioner urged beneficiaries to view the gesture as proof that the sacrifices of fallen officers are recognised and remembered by the Force.

According to him, the Nigeria Police stays aware of its duty to look after the dependants of officers who devoted their lives to serving the nation.

Wilfred additionally provided prayers for the deceased officers, asking God to grant them everlasting relaxation and provides their households the energy to deal with their loss.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Oyebuchi Gloria, widow of late Inspector Oyebuchi Henry Ndemeka, expressed appreciation to the Police Force and the Abia State Command for the assist.

She stated the monetary help would assist meet the wants of her household and youngsters, whereas noting that no sum of money may actually compensate for the lack of her husband.

“Although this cheque cannot be compared to the life of my husband, on behalf of my family, I want to say thank you,” she stated, whereas providing prayers for police authorities concerned within the initiative.

Another beneficiary additionally recommended the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force for the gesture, describing it as a supply of assist throughout a tough interval, whereas stressing that the reminiscence and love of her late husband stay irreplaceable.

The presentation shaped a part of ongoing efforts by the Police Force to supply welfare assist to the households of officers who died in energetic service.

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