The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has disbursed over ₦2.4 billion to families and next-of-kin of deceased police officers, in a sweeping welfare intervention that underscores renewed commitment to personnel welfare and institutional accountability.
At a solemn ceremony held today at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the police chief presented cheques to 1,075 beneficiaries under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme.
The total payout, ₦2,435,421,584.11, covers multiple policy years spanning 2018 to 2026, including the settlement of long-standing and previously unpaid insurance claims.
The Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, disclosed that a substantial portion of the disbursement represents recovered funds from outstanding insurance obligations that had lingered for years.
She attributed the breakthrough to decisive reforms initiated by the current police leadership, aimed at compelling compliance from insurance providers and eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks.
According to her, the Police Insurance Unit has now been repositioned to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability in claims processing, signaling a departure from past delays that often left families stranded.
In his remarks, IGP Disu described the ceremony as more than a routine disbursement exercise, framing it as a moral and institutional obligation to honour officers who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.
“This is not just financial support; it is a recognition of sacrifice, courage, and duty,” the IGP said, adding that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to standing by the families of its fallen personnel.
He stressed that welfare would remain a central pillar of his administration, with ongoing efforts to strengthen support systems for both serving officers and bereaved families.
Looking ahead, the police boss announced plans to deploy modern technology to overhaul the welfare administration process, targeting faster claims processing, improved documentation, and enhanced transparency.
The initiative, he said, will help eliminate delays, reduce human interference, and build trust in the system.
The disbursement sends a strong institutional signal at a time when morale and welfare concerns remain critical within the Force. By addressing historical liabilities and accelerating benefits delivery, the police leadership appears to be recalibrating its welfare architecture.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, in a statement, reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force recognizes the sacrifices of its personnel as “invaluable to the peace, security, and stability of the nation.”
For many of the beneficiaries, Wednesday’s event was not just about compensation, it was a long-awaited closure, and a reassurance that the system, though delayed, has not forgotten its own.
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