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Rivers: Police present N76m to families of fallen officers

The Rivers State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N76,016,799.28 to the families and beneficiaries of police officers who died in the line of duty. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, as part of the police welfare programme for families of officers […] Rivers: Police present N76m to…

Rivers: Police present N76m to families of fallen officers

The Rivers State Police Command has awarded a total of N76,016,799.28 to the families and beneficiaries of police officers who lost their lives while serving. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, jointly distributed the cheques as part of the police welfare programme for fallen officers' families.

The initiative, as reported by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, demonstrates the Inspector-General's commitment to the welfare of police personnel and their families. Adepoju assured the beneficiaries that their loved ones' sacrifices would not be forgotten, while expressing gratitude to the IGP for continuing to support these families during challenging times.

The beneficiaries graciously acknowledged the gesture, stating that it is a testament to the police's ongoing care for the families of officers who perished in active service.

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