Plateau State Police Command on Wednesday, presented cheques worth N28,509,182 to the families of officers who died in the line of duty.
The State Police Commissioner, CP Bassey Ewah, who made the presentation at the Command Headquarters in Jos, stated that the gesture was intended to support the welfare of the deceased’s dependents.
According to Ewah, who represented the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the cheques were issued under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and Inspector General of Police Family Welfare Scheme.
The CP stated that the gesture was aimed at providing financial support to the bereaved families in recognition of the sacrifices made by the deceased officers who paid the ultimate price for the nation.
While expressing condolences to the families of the fallen officers, Ewah noted that while no amount of money could replace the lives lost, the initiative underscored the Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their loved ones.
He further urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds while awaiting other entitlements due to them which he promised would be paid in due course.
Plateau police presents N28.5m to deceased officers’ families