Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday, presented insurance cheques totaling over ₦21.17 billion.
The funds were given to 1,574 beneficiaries and next of kin of police officers who died in active service between 2015 and 2025.
The ceremony, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, marked the 11th phase of the Police Insurance Scheme under Egbetokun’s administration.
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Speaking at the event, Egbetokun stated, “These benefits cover policy years from 2015 to 2025, including recoveries of claims that had remained outstanding for close to a decade.
“Through persistent engagement, we redeemed these claims to ensure justice for the families who waited patiently for so long.”
He noted that the total disbursement since he became the 22nd IGP now amounts to ₦24.2 billion, benefiting 9,735 families of fallen officers.
The IGP emphasized that the exercise went beyond statutory duty, describing it as a “sacred trust” to honour the memory of deceased officers and provide support to their families.
“The void left by your loved ones cannot be filled by any monetary sum.
“Yet, these cheques are a symbol of our gratitude and a pledge that you remain part of the Nigeria Police family,” he said.
Egbetokun reaffirmed that welfare for serving, retired, and deceased personnel remains a top priority of his administration.
He disclosed plans to redesign the Force’s welfare architecture to make it “stronger, more transparent, and more responsive,” including digitizing processes to ensure timely payment of entitlements.
He also praised the Force Insurance Unit for its professionalism and insurance companies for fulfilling obligations.
“To process and settle claims is not a favour but a duty.
“Only through prompt actions can we bring relief to our bereaved families and honour the memory of those who gave their all for this nation,” Egbetokun said.
He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Ministry of Police Affairs have been supportive of these initiatives.
