Kogi State Police Gifts Families Of 25 Deceased Officers N39.8 Million

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Police Command has presented a cheque of N39,815,369.74k to the families of 25 deceased police officers. The presentation of the cheque was made on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman, by the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Akeem Yusuf.

In a statement by the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, the service is part of the “Group Life Assurance Scheme” and IGP’s “Family welfare Insurance,” which are aimed at improving the welfare of the families of deceased police officers and to inspire other officers in active service to be diligent.

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During the presentation of the cheques to the next of kin of the deceased officers in Lokoja, ACP Agwoye John, who represented the Commissioner of Police, expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. He stated that the loss of the deceased personnel was an unfortunate situation, and the police command was committed to ensuring that their families were well taken care of.

The statement also urged the beneficiaries not to misuse the money but to make judicious use of it for the betterment of their families. The presentation of the cheques is expected to provide some relief to the families of the deceased officers and help to ease their financial burdens.

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The Kogi State Police Command’s gesture in presenting the cheques to the families of the deceased officers demonstrates the police force’s commitment to taking care of its own. It is hoped that such initiatives will continue to be implemented to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of police officers and their families.