The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has distributed welfare cheques totalling ₦39,967,409.28 to the families and next of kin of 51 deceased police officers.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police as part of the Nigeria Police Force’s welfare intervention for families of fallen personnel.
CP Azare said the financial assistance could not replace the lives lost but demonstrated the Force’s continued support for the bereaved families.
“While no amount of money can replace the lives of our departed colleagues, this intervention demonstrates that the Nigeria Police Force has not forgotten their service, sacrifice, or the families they left behind,” he said.
He conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police and the command to the families, assuring them that the Force remained committed to supporting them.
The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to use the funds prudently, particularly for the welfare, education and development of their families and dependants.
The beneficiaries included Edidiong Enoh Umoh, Edidiong Umem Okon, Praise Ochanya Paul, David Umem Okon, Emem Enoh Umoh, Eno Obong Monday I, Nwobodo Nwanganga, Uwakiafoe Itoro Udo, Favour Miracle I, Emem Udak Okon, Godspower Udak Okon, Emmanuel Ndiereka A., Rose Ndifreke Archbong and Stephen Meshak Ugo, among others.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Aniedi Joseph Etuk thanked the Inspector-General of Police and CP Azare for prioritising the welfare of families of deceased officers.
Etuk assured the commissioner that the beneficiaries would make judicious use of the financial assistance.
The presentation highlights the police institution’s welfare support for families left behind by officers who died after serving the country.
