IGP presents N5.75 billion life insurance cheques to deceased officers who died in active Service

IGP presents N5.75 billion life insurance cheques to deceased officers who died in active Service

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has, presented cheques of N5.75 billion to families and next of kin of 2,148 deceased police officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty.

This brings to N9.85billion the amount paid to families and next of kin of officers killed in the line of duty.

IGP Egbetokun, who spoke during the cheque presentation, said the money is the insurance claim for the deceased officers covering the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, and the Group Life Assurance, Death Benefit Arrears for the uninsured period of 2021/2022.

Consequently, the Nigeria Police Force has presented about 9 billion naira Cheques to about 3,077 beneficiaries between July 2023 to June 2024.

Egbetokun said: “We know that no amount of money can replace the loss of a loved one, these schemes aim to offer some relief and help the families cope with their grief and the challenges they face.

“Policing a dynamic society like ours is quite demanding. It requires courage, resilience, and dedication. Our officers bravely face danger every day, often putting their own safety at risk, and in some cases, sacrificing their lives for the safety of the community.

“Today’s event honours our departed officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The least we can do for the families they left behind, is to support and care for them, assuring them that their loved ones’ sacrifices will never be forgotten.

“The presentation of the insurance claim is the fifth in 2024. We have presented cheques amounting to N15,606,138,376 to 5,225 family members and next of kin of deceased officers.”

“We will be will be presenting cheques totalling N5,754,290,486.38 to the families of deceased police officers who have selflessly given their lives in service of our great nation Nigeria.”

“This is the largest disbursement ever in the history of check presentations to family members of deceased police officers. This reflects our commitment to easing the burden on the families of our fallen colleagues.

“Today’s disbursement covers balance payments for insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

“To the families of our fallen officers gathered here today, while we know we cannot fill the void left by the loss of your loved ones, we hope that these cheques will provide some support as you face the challenges ahead. “

While promising to prioritise the welfare of Police officers, Egbetokun said, “As we honour our fallen heroes, we also renew our commitment to the safety and well-being of the officers who continue to serve. The current management of the force remains steadfast in its dedication to prioritizing the welfare of our personnel.

“I would like to take this opportunity to commend the hardworking officers of the force insurance unit for their continuous efforts in ensuring that claims are settled promptly, despite the challenges they face.”

“With this seventh presentation, we have presented cheques amounting to N15,606,138,376.26k to 5,225 family members and next of kin of deceased officers.

“To the families of our fallen officers gathered here today, while we know we cannot fill the void left by the loss of your loved ones, we hope that these cheques will provide some support as you face the challenges