Aniefiok Christopher
In a show of solidarity with families of its departed colleagues, Akwa Ibom Police Command has disbursed over ₦53.7 million to families of 34 fallen officers.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, as as part of the ongoing Police Week Celebration, doled out Fifty-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Ninety-Four Kobo (₦53,755,844.94) to 34 families of police personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.
Presenting the package for the Inspector-General of Police, CP Azare described the occasion as a solemn yet significant moment that reminds the Force of the sacrifices made by brave officers who stood in the gap for society. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of the families left behind.
CP Azare stated that the gallant officers served the nation with courage, loyalty, and selflessness.
He noted that they wore the uniform with pride and stood firm in the face of danger so that others could live in peace, adding that their sacrifices would not be forgotten and their legacies etched in the annals of the Nigeria Police Force.
The Commissioner of Police acknowledged their pain and loss, assuring them that they are not alone.
“The cheques being presented today are not mere financial instruments. They represent our collective gratitude, our recognition of sacrifice, and our commitment to the families of our fallen heroes. While no amount can truly replace the lives lost, this gesture underscores the resolve of the Force leadership to ensure that the sacrifices of our officers are not in vain,” he stated.
The Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, for his unwavering commitment to personnel welfare, noting that the IGP’s leadership has brought renewed focus on timely payment of benefits, improved welfare packages, and enhanced support systems within the Force.
CP Azare charged serving officers and men to let the moment serve as a reminder that policing is a noble profession that demands courage, discipline, and, at times, the ultimate sacrifice. He urged them to honour their fallen colleagues through renewed dedication to duty, professionalism, and service to humanity.
The Commissioner prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed officers and for divine strength for their families to bear the loss.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Michael Michael Urua, thanked the Nigeria Police Force for not forgetting its heroes and for standing with them during their time of grief.
