The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Thursday during the presentation of cheques to families of deceased officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The payments cover various policy years between 2017 and 2025 under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.
Disu said the exercise was not merely about presenting cheques but also about honouring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and reassuring their families of the Police Force’s continued support.
“Today, we are not merely presenting checks. We are honouring the memories of our police officers who gave their lives in service to our nation, and affirming our commitment to the families we serve,” he said.
The IGP said every fallen officer left behind families who continued to bear the emotional and financial burden of their loss, stressing that their sacrifices must never be forgotten.
He assured the beneficiaries that the Nigeria Police Force would not abandon families of officers who paid the supreme price in the service of the
nation.
The IGP urged the beneficiaries to use the funds wisely, particularly for the education, welfare and future prospects of children and other dependants left behind by the deceased officers.
He said police personnel continued to operate in difficult and dangerous environments, responding to emergencies and confronting threats to lives and property across the country.
Disu said the welfare of police officers remained a priority of his administration, adding that the Force would continue to pursue measures to improve working conditions, healthcare, accommodation and other legitimate benefits.
He also urged insurance partners to ensure prompt settlement of genuine claims, noting that insurance payments could serve as a vital lifeline for families who had lost their breadwinners.
Earlier, the Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, said the Insurance Unit had intensified sensitisation programmes to ensure that police personnel and their families understood their insurance entitlements and the procedures for accessing them.
She disclosed that the unit had, within two months, visited six commands and more than 50 divisions and formations as part of the awareness campaign.
Ameh said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that officers were adequately informed about their benefits while families of deceased personnel understood the processes and deadlines for making claims.
Disu commended the insurance companies for their cooperation and urged them to sustain their commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families.
He also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and approval of initiatives aimed at improving police welfare.
The IGP urged serving officers to remain committed to professionalism, integrity and dedication while drawing inspiration from colleagues who had lost their lives in the line of duty.
