Families Of Slain 15 Police Officers Receive N9.1 Million Cheques From IGP

15 families of Anambra State police officers who died in the line of duty have received N9.1 million.

The cheques were presented to the families by Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng, at the state police command’s headquarters yesterday.

It was gathered that the cheques were from the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Insurance Scheme, which aims to boost officers’ morale while on the job.

According to a press release issued by the state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu, “the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Echeng Echeng, today 19/7/2022, presented cheques worth N9,100,000 to 15 families of deceased police officers on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali.”

“The gesture is an initiative aimed at giving succour to the family of police officers who died in active service. Also, the gesture is aimed at spurring officers to greatness while discharging their statutory duties with the assurance that, their welfare is of paramount importance to the administration of the force.”

Ikenga appreciateed the Inspector-General of Police in the release for his tireless efforts to ensure a good welfare package for Force personnel and urged the beneficiaries to use the money wisely by investing in a profitable venture that will, in turn, alleviate the needs of the dependents left behind.

The CP also assures the IGP that officers and men of the command will continue to do their best to ensure Anambra State’s peace, security, and safety.

It was also learnt that the families who benefited were mostly those whose breadwinners were killed by rampaging gunmen who had previously seized Anambra State.