Dead police officers: Police presents N37,280,296.36 to beneficiaries

Etim Ekpimah

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, presented cheques of N37,280,296.36 (Thirty-seven million, two hundred and eighty thousand, two hundred and ninety-six-naira, thirty-six kobo) to families of 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 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 would 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.

Azare, however, acknowledged the deep sense of concern of the Inspector General of Police, especially on the well-being of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.

He assured that the police are relentless in their welfare scheme for its personnel, and 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 CP admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of the money given to them.