The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed a total of N22,978,602,488.25 billion to 8,311 families of fallen officers who died between 2018 to 2024 as part of its welfare package in the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, said the latest disbursement, which took place on May 23, 2025, saw 1,235 families receive N2,855,181,796.55.
The statement explained that the disbursement coverd insurance policies for the years 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
The IGP stated that the Force is deeply committed to the welfare of police officers and will continually honor the legacies of the fallen officers, as no compensation can truly replace a lost life.
According to him, “This initiative is significant in clearing long-standing arrears of death benefit claims.
“The Nigeria Police Force is built on the pillars of service, integrity, and sacrifice.”
Egbetokun further stated, “The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to institutionalizing a responsive welfare towards a future where no Next-of-Kin would be left in uncertainty.”
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