By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
Families of deceased officers of the Nigerian Police in Akwa Ibom have been presented with N37 million by the Nigerian Police for paying the ultimate price in the line of duty.
The cheques issued on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun and presented by state Police Commissioner Buba Azare in Uyo on Tuesday was part of the IGP Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes presented to Thirty-three (33) beneficiaries who are next-of-kin to deceased officers.
Azare, while presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries, expressed his appreciation for the IGP’s generosity, stating that the cheques will help the families tremendously and serve as a reminder that even if their loved ones are no longer with them, the sacrifices they made can never be forgotten.
He acknowledged the deep sense of concern of the Inspector General of Police, especially on the wellbeing of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
The CP reaffirmed that the police is relentless in its welfare scheme for its personnel, and would not back down on the initiative, especially for all deceased officers who sacrificed their lives fighting for the peace and progress of the country and admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the money given to them.
