The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques totalling N40,360,075.66 to the families and next of kin of 45 deceased police officers in Osun State.
The presentation ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Osun State Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.
The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Finance and Administration, Adebisi Bola Lateef, made the presentation on behalf of the Inspector-General.
According to the command, the financial support forms part of the Nigeria Police Force Family Welfare Packages and the Group Life Assurance Scheme designed to assist families of fallen officers.
In his address, the Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General for “a thoughtful and benevolent gesture towards the families of departed heroes.”
He urged the beneficiaries to use the money judiciously and prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased officers.
“The Inspector-General of Police remains committed to ensuring that the welfare of personnel and their families is not neglected,” Gotan said.
He added that the Police would continue to prioritise welfare schemes aimed at supporting officers and their dependants who have made sacrifices for peace and national stability.
The event was attended by senior police officers, representatives of the beneficiaries, and other stakeholders from the Osun State Police Command.