Nigerian Police Disburse N37m in Emotional Aid to 39 Bereaved Families

Nigerian Police Disburse N37m in Emotional Aid to 39 Bereaved Families

Nigerian police have given over ₦37 million to the families of 39 officers who died in service. The emotional moment took place at the FCT Command headquarters in Abuja, where each family received a cheque to support them through their loss.

The support fund totaled ₦37,388,829.25. These funds came from three police welfare schemes: Group Life Assurance, Nigeria Police Force Welfare Insurance, and Group Personal Accident plans.

For many families, this gesture brought comfort, especially as they continue to grieve. Widows and children stood quietly, some holding onto photographs of their loved ones in uniform. Others wept softly, holding the cheques with trembling hands.

The presentation was made on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. FCT Commissioner of Police, Adewale Ajao, spoke passionately during the event. He told the families that the police would always stand by them.

“These cheques represent more than financial support. They are a symbol of our respect, remembrance, and solidarity with the families of our fallen heroes,” Ajao said.

His words echoed in the room, bringing a sense of dignity to the solemn gathering. Behind him stood senior police officers, insurance officials, and the grieving relatives. They came not just to receive, but to feel seen, heard, and remembered.

According to the police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the funds are part of ongoing efforts to reform how Nigerian police support their officers and their loved ones. The schemes aim to reduce the suffering of those left behind after officers fall in the line of duty.

This support plan is not only about money. It is about sending a message: your sacrifice matters. Nigerian police want to show that they honour their fallen colleagues, and they care deeply about their families.

For years, many police families felt forgotten. They faced life alone, often without any help. But this event brought hope that change is possible. Ajao reminded everyone that this is only the beginning of a better welfare system.

He said, “We want our officers to know that their families will never be abandoned. The sacrifices they make every day are not invisible. We see them. We honour them.”

One mother who lost her only son said the money would help pay school fees for her grandchildren. Another widow said the cheque gave her strength to believe that her husband’s service was not in vain.

Though no amount of money can bring back a loved one, this act of kindness gave grieving families some relief. The event also served as a call to the public to recognize the risk officers take daily to protect lives and property.

The Nigerian police leadership believes that stronger support for officers will lead to higher morale, better performance, and deeper trust with the public. They aim to create a police force where people feel valued in life—and not just remembered in death.

At the end of the ceremony, Commissioner Ajao promised to continue improving welfare for both serving and retired personnel. He also urged other government agencies and stakeholders to support the families of those who die in service.

He added, “The strength of our Force lies not only in those who serve, but in how we honour those who gave their all.”

This moment marked more than a ceremony—it was a promise. A promise that Nigerian police are ready to stand by their own, even after death.

As families filed out of the event, many held their cheques close to their hearts. Others smiled faintly, finally feeling that someone remembered their pain. They left not only with money—but with dignity, honour, and a little bit of hope.