The IG of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has paid a total of N15,606,138,376 to 5,225 family members and next of kin of slain police.
IGP Egbetokun who disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday while presenting cheques to the families and next of kin of the deceased stated that the disbursement covered balance payments for insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
According to him, a total of N9,851,847,889.88 was paid to 3,077 families and next of kin on six different occasions between July 2023 and June 2024.
“We will be presenting checks totalling 5,754,290,486 Naira, 38 Kobo, to the families of deceased police officers who have selflessly given their lives in service of our great nation, Nigeria,” he said.
“We have presented cheques amounting to N15,606,138,376 to 5,225 family members and next of kin of deceased officers.
“We will be presenting cheques totalling N5,754,290,486.38 to the families of deceased police officers who have selflessly given their lives in service of our great nation Nigeria.
“This is the largest disbursement ever in the history of check presentations to family members of deceased police officers. This reflects our commitment to easing the burden on the families of our fallen colleagues. Today’s disbursement covers balance payments for insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
“To the families of our fallen officers gathered here today, while we know we cannot fill the void left by the loss of your loved ones, we hope that these cheques will provide some support as you face the challenges ahead. “
Egbetokun, however, promised to prioritise the welfare of Police officers.
“As we honour our fallen heroes, we also renew our commitment to the safety and well-being of the officers who continue to serve. The current management of the force remains steadfast in its dedication to prioritizing the welfare of our personnel,” Egbetokun further stated.
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend the hardworking officers of the force insurance unit for their continuous efforts in ensuring that claims are settled promptly, despite the challenges they face.”
