The Police Command in Ogun has presented N10.6 million cheques to families of deceased police officers, who served in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in Abeokuta on Saturday.
The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, presented the cheques at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police(I-G), Olatunji Disu.
Ojajuni explained that the presentation was under the Nigeria Police Force Group Life Assurance and I-G Family Welfare Schemes.
He noted that the schemes were designed to provide financial support to families of police officers who died in active service.
According to him, the initiative reflects the I-G’s commitment to personnel welfare and the force’s responsibility to support families of officers who died serving the nation.
The commissioner of police described the widows and families of the deceased officers as heroes, commending their resilience in coping with the loss of their loved ones.
Ojajuni said that the financial assistance represented the force’s appreciation and continued commitment to the welfare of the families.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining close ties with the families and providing sustained support in honour of the sacrifices made by the deceased officers.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Veronica Ejembi, thanked the I-G and the command for remembering their families.
Ejembi said the money would be used responsibly to support the education, upkeep and general welfare of the children and other dependants left behind.
