The Lagos State Police Command has disbursed N89,201,523 million to the families and kins of deceased police officers who died in service to the Command.
The presentation was carried out by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, who presented 157 cheques to the families at the Command Headquarters at Ikeja.
According to the statement released by the Command, the disbursement symbolizes claims under the welfare and insurance schemes of the Nigeria Police Force, designed to provide financial support to families of officers who died while in service.
The statement said that the presentation reflected the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force and the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to the families of officers who died in service.
“The presentation, held at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to the welfare of Police personnel and the families of fallen officers.” It stated.
The Commissioner highlighted the fact that the financial support cannot serve as a replacement for the deceased officers’ lives, however, showcases the dedication of the Force to honour their sacrifices and ensure due provision for their families.
The statement also revealed that the Commissioner expressed sympathy with the beneficiaries, and advised them to put the financial benefit to good use, specifying the welfare and education of the children and other dependants as a good use of it.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring the swift disbursement of the funds to beneficiaries, assuring the officers currently in service that their welfare as well as that of their families remain a priority of the Force.
The statement outlined that the Command appreciates the Inspector-General of Police for the intervention, extending a heartfelt sympathy and continued solidarity to the families.