Imo CP presents N26.4m to families of slain officers

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Boss, on Friday presented 52 cheques valued at N26,428,898.00 to the families of police officers who died in active service.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Imo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry, the police said the cheques were presented on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu Rilwan.

The presentation, which took place at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, under the Group Life Assurance/Group Personal Accident Scheme, was aimed at providing financial support to the families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Boss, while presenting the cheques, commiserated with the beneficiaries and acknowledged the sacrifices of the deceased officers.

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He assured them of the continued commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of its personnel and their families.

The Imo State Police Command expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for sustaining welfare initiatives for the families of fallen officers.

It reaffirmed its commitment to honouring the sacrifices of personnel who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.

Among the beneficiaries who received the cheques were Mrs Okorie Felista, Mrs Gift Chidera Omini, Mrs Nwosu Stella Chidinma, Mrs Nkeiruka Okparada, Mrs Florence Offoegbu and Mrs Onyekwere Edith Ogochukwu, alongside other beneficiaries.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Stella Nwosu Chidinma expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, for the gesture.

She noted that the financial assistance would provide meaningful support to the families.