Several police officers and officials of other security agencies have been killed by gunmen in South-east and South-east regions of Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali , has presented N38.3 million to 16 families of police officers who lost their lives in active service in Anambra State.Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Echeng Echeng, presented the cheques to the families on behalf of the IGP.
He said the gesture was aimed at “spurring officers to greatness while discharging their statutory duties with assurance that their welfare is of paramount importance to the leadership of the Force.” The police commissioner urged the beneficiaries to “use the money wisely by investing in a profitable venture” to be able to provide for the people left behind by the slain officers.He pointed out that the IGP has sent similar funds to the police in the state within the last three months.
He assured the IGP that police officers in Anambra State will continue “to put in their best” to ensure the peace, security and safety of the state.
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