IGP Presents N2.32bn to Families of Fallen Police Officers
The payment covers six insurance policy years and includes recovered balances from insurers, officials said, to help settle pending claims for fallen officers’ families.
- On Thursday in Abuja, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu presented cheques totaling N2.3 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers.
- Beneficiaries include families of officers lost in service across policy years ranging from 2017/2018 to 2024/2025, reflecting the Nigeria Police Force's responsibility to provide practical support.
- Payments stem from the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and IGP Family Welfare schemes, including outstanding balances recovered from insurers; The Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, commended the IGP for prioritizing resolution.
- The IGP directed the Force Insurance Unit to intensify sensitization campaigns across state commands and formations, ensuring serving personnel and families understand their insurance entitlements.
- Reaffirming welfare as a priority, the IGP pledged to continue initiatives improving working conditions, healthcare, and accommodation for officers, while assuring families the Force would support dependants in challenging security environments.
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The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu has presented a cheque worth N2.3 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers. Presenting the cheque to the beneficiaries on Thursday in Abuja, Disu said the cheques were presented under the Nigeria Police Force Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and IGP Family Welfare …
IGP Disu Presents N2.32bn Welfare Benefits To Families Of Fallen Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, on Thursday presented cheques totaling N2,317,177,094 to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 3, 2026. According to the […]
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