Police Present ₦2.43bn Insurance, Welfare Cheques To 1,075 Families

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Disu has presented cheques worth ₦2,435,421,584.11 to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme.

Presenting the cheques on Wednesday, the IGP said it covered outstanding and current policy years including 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026.

Speaking during the ceremony, the IGP described the event as his first official cheque presentation to families of deceased officers since assuming office as the 23rd indigenous inspector-general of police, noting that the welfare of personnel remains a major priority of his administration.

The IGP noted that the disbursement not only reflects the Force’s commitment to supporting the families of officers who died in active service, but also include the recovery of insurance obligations that had remained unpaid for years.

Disu further said the presentation was more than a financial exercise, noting that it was a solemn recognition of the courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of officers who laid down their lives in service to the nation.

The IGP also extended his condolences, the widows, children, parents, and relatives of the fallen officers, assuring them that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to stand by the families left behind.

He reaffirmed that under his leadership, the Force would intensify efforts to strengthen welfare systems, improve administrative efficiency, eliminate delays in claims processing, and ensure timely and transparent delivery of benefits to officers and their families.

Meanwhile, the IGP has disclosed plans to deploy modern technology to improve record management, streamline claims processing, and promote accountability in the administration of welfare services across the Force.