₦2.4bn Lifeline: Police Honour Fallen Heroes As IGP Disu Steps Up Welfare Drive
In a country where security officers routinely put their lives on the line, the true measure of leadership often lies in how the fallen are remembered, and how their families are supported.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reinforced that commitment by presenting cheques worth over ₦2.4 billion to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased officers.
The disbursement, carried out at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, covers multiple policy years from 2018 to 2026 under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes, including long-standing insurance claims that had remained unsettled.
Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, described the move as a decisive intervention to clear inherited backlogs and restore confidence in the system.
She noted that the payments reflect a renewed push for accountability, transparency, and prompt settlement of officers’ entitlements.
For IGP Disu, the moment was more than a routine exercise. He described it as a solemn tribute to officers who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation, stressing that the welfare of personnel remains at the heart of his leadership.
He assured that the Force would intensify reforms aimed at strengthening welfare structures, cutting bureaucratic delays, and deploying technology to ensure faster and more transparent claims processing.
The Nigeria Police Force says the initiative underscores its enduring responsibility to stand by the families of its fallen heroes, whose sacrifices continue to safeguard the nation’s peace and stability.
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