Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has issued N2.43 billion to families of 1,070 officers who lost their lives in active service.

The amount, disbursed under the Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Schemes, covers 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2024/2025and 2025/2026.

Presenting the cheques at the Force Headquarters in Abuja yesterday, the IGP assured that the police under his leadership would always prioritise the welfare of officers and institutionalise it as policy.

Addressing the widows, children, parents, and relatives of the departed, Disu said: “I extend my deepest condolences. The loss of a loved one is never easy, and no gesture can fully replace the presence of those you have lost. These officers were not only members of the Nigeria Police Force but also fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, and pillars of strength to their families and communities.

“Each day they wore the uniform, they did so with a profound sense of duty, placing the safety and security of others above their own. Their service and sacrifice will forever remain etched in the history of our Force and in the memory of our nation.

“Today’s presentation, therefore, symbolises our enduring obligation to stand by the families they left behind. It is a reaffirmation that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring that the sacrifices of our personnel are recognised and that their loved ones are not forgotten.”