Chukwu Obinna 
Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun
Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has handed ₦2.2 billion in life insurance cheques to families of 1,574 officers who died in service.
The ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday was part of the Group Life Assurance package and the I-G Family Welfare Scheme, covering insurance claims from 2015 to 2025.
“Through consistent engagement, we redeemed these claims to ensure justice for families who waited patiently for so long,” Egbetokun said.
Since assuming office, the police chief has overseen 11 rounds of payouts totalling ₦24.2 billion to nearly 10,000 families.
He described the cheques as “symbols of gratitude and trust,” acknowledging they could never replace the lives lost.
“This is more than a statutory duty; it is a commitment to honour our heroes,” he added, pledging to prioritise welfare as the “heartbeat” of police reforms.
Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh praised the IGP’s “paternal love” and unwavering support for officers’ families.
The police also announced plans to modernise insurance procedures to eliminate bottlenecks and provide faster relief to bereaved families.
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