The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed N27, 879,659.56 cheques to families of 35 personnel who died or were wounded in the line of duty in Abia State.
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, who issued the cheques to the affected families on behalf of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, expressed deep worries over their ordeal.
He said that the IGP and the Command were pained over their predicaments following the loss of “the brave men who dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our communities”.
The CP said Police had the moral duty to support and stand behind the families of their fallen heroes and heroines.
He disclosed that the financial support was aimed at assisting to mitigate their challenges especially the financial burden that might come with the loss of their beloved ones.
The CP reiterated the commitment of the Police to to the welfare of their personnel, promising that the command would never abandon the affected families.
” The memories of the fallen heroes will forever remain in our hearts, and we will honour their legacy by continuing to serve and protect our communities with utmost dedication and commitment” .
Meanwhile, 32 personnel were dead while three were wounded according to police.
While expressing gratitude to the Command on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Amarachi Nkwachukwu, lauded the Police Authorities for identifying with them.
She said that the loss of beloved ones was very painful and devastating to the affected families, and solicited continued prayers for God for the fortitude to bear the loss.
Top Officers of the Command were present during the ceremony at the State Police Headquarters Umuahia.
