Kogi State Police Commissioner, CP Bethrand Onuoha had presented N48 million cheques to 22 families of deceased Officers who died in active service as well as those who got injured through accident while carrying out official duty.
CP Onuoha while presenting the cheque on Thursday in Lokoja stated that the presentation of the cheques was on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun.
According to him, the gesture was part of the packages aimed at improving the welfare of the families of the deceased Officers and to equally support Officers who are victims of accidents.
“This gesture will also encourage other Officers in active service to be diligent.
“The IGP express condolences to the families of the deceased Officers and also to recognizing the sacrifices made by fallen heroes.”
He further reiterates the IGP’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of Officers, including those serving, retired as well as deceased.
He advised the accident victims to take care of themselves while the deceased families to make use of the money to improve their families’ living condition.
The beneficiaries eulogized the IGP for the gesture and promise to make judicious use of money for the good of their families.
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