IG disburses N2.4bn cheques to deceased officers’ families

The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed over N2.4bn in insurance benefits to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased officers under its Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.

The cheques were presented on Wednesday by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, during a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

In a statement by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the total sum of N2,435,421,584.11 covers multiple policy years, including 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026, as well as outstanding claims recovered from previous years.

Speaking at the event, the Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, said the disbursement reflected the IGP’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of officers and their families.

She noted that the payments also represented the recovery of long-standing insurance obligations, adding that measures had been put in place to ensure compliance by insurance providers to prevent future delays.

Ameh further assured that the Force Insurance Unit remained committed to delivering efficient, transparent, and accountable services.

In his remarks, Disu described the occasion as a solemn recognition of the sacrifices made by officers who died in the line of duty, stressing that personnel welfare remained a key focus of his administration.

He said the gesture went beyond financial support, serving as a demonstration of the Force’s enduring responsibility to honour fallen officers while supporting their families.

The IGP also pledged to strengthen welfare frameworks, improve administrative processes, and eliminate delays in claims processing.

“Efforts would be intensified to strengthen welfare frameworks, improve administrative efficiency, and eliminate delays in the processing and disbursement of benefits.

“The Force will also leverage modern technology to enhance transparency, streamline claims processing, and ensure accountability in welfare administration,” he added.

The disbursement comes amid ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at improving personnel welfare and addressing long-standing delays in insurance claims.