The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that his administration has disbursed over N24.2bn to 9,735 families of fallen police officers since his administration began in 2023.
Egbetokun made the revelation on Wednesday, when he presented cheques worth ₦2,171,124,041.87 to 1,574 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes, making it the 11th disbursement since his assumption of office.
The ceremony was held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, with the Force Management Team, insurance industry stakeholders, and beneficiaries in attendance.
According to him, the benefits presented today cover policy years from 2015 to 2025, including recoveries of long-outstanding claims that had been pending for close to a decade.
The IGP in his remarks, described the exercise as a solemn duty of remembrance and responsibility, emphasizing the Force’s unwavering commitment to honouring the legacies of departed colleagues through deliberate action that provides meaningful support to their families.
He reaffirmed that officer welfare, whether serving, retired, or deceased remains a cardinal priority of his administration, adding that the Force is redesigning its welfare architecture to be stronger, transparent, and fully digitized to ensure prompt payment of entitlements.
He expressed appreciation to the Force Insurance Unit for its diligence, the Insurance companies for meeting their obligations, and the Ministry of Police Affairs for its guidance.
He also extended heartfelt gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his unwavering support to police welfare initiatives.
