The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, Thursday, handed out 39 cheques worth N160 to families of policemen who were killed during the #ENDSARS protest last year.
Adamu, who made the presentation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, said the gesture was a clear statement that the Nigeria Police will never abandon the family of colleagues who have gallantly laid down their lives in the services of the country.
He said the Force Insurance Unit was able to process and pay the entitlement of the police officers in record time.
The police boss further stated that even though policing career is unique, it was unfortunately a high risk operation, and in cognisance of this he had evolved initiatives that would motivate personnel of the Force.
“Today we shall be presenting 39 cheques of group life insurance and the IGP welfare scheme amounting N160, 153, 998 to families of officers killed during the #ENDSARS protests.
“I do appreciate that no monetary reward can compensate for the lives of loved ones and breadwinners, but our prayers are with families of affected officers,” he said.
He urged the beneficiaries utilize the money judiciously in meeting the training and welfare needs of the children and wives of the late officers.
Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, lauded the police management for prioritising the welfare of officers.
He assured relations of the officers that lost their lives that the people and government of Nigeria appreciate the sacrifice of their loved ones.
