The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has distributed Settlement Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Scheme benefits amounting to N2.276,110,966.80 to 613 families of police officers who lost their lives in active service. The presentation of the cheques took place on Thursday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The Settlement Group Life Assurance Scheme is funded by the federal government, while the IGP Family Welfare Scheme is financed by the Nigeria Police Force. The initiative aims to provide financial support to the families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
During the presentation, Egbetokun urged the beneficiaries to utilize the funds for the betterment of the families left behind by the deceased officers. He emphasized that this gesture is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to expressing sympathy and supporting the families facing the day-to-day challenges of life without their loved ones.
This initiative not only recognizes the sacrifices made by police officers but also aims to alleviate the financial burden on the families affected by the loss of their loved ones in service to the nation.