Delta police commissioner presents N47.8m to families of deceased officers

Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has presented cheques totaling N47,827,529 to 22 families of deceased officers who died while in active service in the command.

This announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the police spokesperson in the state, SP Bright Edafe.

The cheques, issued on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), are part of his Family Welfare Scheme, Group Life Assurance, and Group Personal Accident Insurance Schemes.

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During the presentation of the cheques to the next of kin of the deceased officers, the Commissioner, assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, DCP Tokunbo Afolabi, emphasized that the welfare of both serving and late officers is a primary concern of the Inspector General of Police.

He appreciated the gesture by the IGP adding that the money will in no small way act as a boost to the families as well as letting them know that though their loved ones are no more, the force did not forget their sacrifices.

One of the beneficiaries thanked the police authorities for the magnanimity noting that the money given to them will be used judiciously.

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