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ABIA POLICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS, PRESENTS ₦9.05M TO BEREAVED FAMILIES
ABIA POLICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS, PRESENTS ₦9.05M TO BEREAVED FAMILIES
ABIA POLICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS, PRESENTS ₦9.05M TO BEREAVED FAMILIES
The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has presented 21 cheques totalling ₦9,054,644.57 to families of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Family Welfare Scheme.
The presentation, which took place at the Police Headquarters, Umuahia, was aimed at supporting the families of officers who died in active service and reaffirming the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of its personnel and their dependants.
Speaking during the presentation, CP Afolabi, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police and the entire Abia State Police Command, expressed heartfelt condolences to the beneficiaries over the loss of their loved ones.
He noted that although no amount of money could replace the deceased officers or fill the vacuum created by their demise, the gesture demonstrated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to standing by the families of its fallen heroes.
The Commissioner urged the beneficiaries to regard the financial assistance as an institutional commitment and assurance that the sacrifices made by their departed relatives in the service of the nation would not be forgotten.
He further assured them that the Police Force remained conscious of its responsibilities towards the families left behind by deceased personnel.
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CP Afolabi prayed God to grant the families the strength to bear their losses, comfort them and grant the souls of the departed officers eternal rest.
A total of 21 cheques valued at ₦9,054,644.57 (Nine Million, Fifty-Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Fifty-Seven Kobo) were presented for onward transmission and distribution to the families of the deceased officers.
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Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke on behalf of others,Mr. Igboke Ifeanyi Chidubem and Mrs. Gloria Gift, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Abia State Police Command for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of care, concern and recognition of the sacrifices made by their departed loved ones.
They also commended the Police authorities for remembering the families of deceased officers and providing support at a difficult period.
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