The Ebonyi State Police Command has presented cheques worth over N69 million to 41 beneficiaries, including next-of-kin to deceased police officers and injured personnel in the state.
Commissioner of Police Augustina Ogbodo made the presentation on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday in Abakaliki.
Ogbodo, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, Mohammed Mohammed, said: “These are cheques, worth N69,246,803.75k, to 41 beneficiaries who are next-of-kin to deceased police officers. The money is also for the police officers serving in the police command in Ebonyi who were injured in the line of duty.
“The payment is a claim settlement from Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and the IGP Family Welfare Insurance Scheme.”
Ogbodo also extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
She urged the injured police officers not to relent in discharging their duties, noting that the IGP cared about the welfare of the police.
She also advised the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the money, particularly for their wards’ education.
Augustine Etim, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, appreciated the Inspector-General of Police and pledged to use the money for the good of their respective families