IGP Disu presents N2.3bn cheques to families of deceased Police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday presented cheques totalling ₦2,317,177,094.00 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 beneficiaries comprise families of police personnel who died in service and were covered under the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years.

The payments also included outstanding balances recovered from insurance companies following earlier partial settlements.

Speaking at the solemn presentation ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP described the exercise as more than the disbursement of financial benefits, noting that it represented the institutional responsibility owed to families of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Nigeria.

He stressed that while no financial benefit could replace a lost loved one, the payments provided practical support and reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to their families.

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The IGP noted that police personnel continue to operate in a highly challenging security environment, with officers making significant sacrifices in the line of duty across the country.

He assured the families of fallen officers that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to recognising their sacrifices and exploring legitimate avenues of support for their welfare and that of their dependants.

While reaffirming welfare as a cardinal priority of his administration, IGP Disu stated that the Force would continue to pursue initiatives aimed at improving personnel welfare, working conditions, healthcare, accommodation and other legitimate benefits due to serving personnel and their families.

He further directed the Force Insurance Unit to intensify sensitisation across commands and formations to ensure that officers and their families were adequately informed about their insurance benefits and the processes for accessing them.

The IGP also commended the Force’s insurance partners for their cooperation and urged them to ensure prompt settlement of legitimate claims, noting that timely insurance payments could serve as a vital lifeline to families that had lost their breadwinners.

In her remarks, the Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, appreciated the IGP for his support and leadership in prioritising the resolution of outstanding insurance claims and improving access to benefits for police personnel and their families.

She noted that the progress recorded by the Force Insurance Unit in recovering pending entitlements and strengthening claims administration reflected the importance attached to ensuring that eligible beneficiaries received their legitimate benefits.

In addition, she reaffirmed the Unit’s commitment to improving the efficiency of the insurance process, intensifying awareness among personnel and safeguarding the interests of police families.