The inspector-general of police (IGP), Usman Baba, has begun distributing N13 billion in compensation to injured officers and families of officers killed in the line of duty.
On Thursday, the Inspector-General of Police presented cheques to the families of deceased officers.
During the presentation, Baba stated that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved N13,628,535,580 for the outstanding claims of 6,184 police officers.
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He urged the families of the fallen officers to use the funds wisely, emphasising that no amount of money can compensate for the lives lost.
“This development drew my attention when I took office in April 2021. As a result, an urgent request was made to President Muhammadu Buhari for the release of funds to allow us to pay all outstanding claims to the families of deceased police officers,” he said.
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“It was with great relief that Mr. President appreciated my representation and graciously approved the release of the sum of N13,628,535,580 to pay the backlog of a total of 6,184 personnel that had previously fallen under the uninsured/uncovered periods of group life assurance and group personal accident insurance scheme, covering from the year 2012 to 2020.
“While sympathising with the families of the deceased officers, knowing that nothing will bring back their loved ones, I urge you all to judiciously utilise these funds in training your children and rest assured that the force under my leadership will continue to do more in advancing your welfare interests and that of serving personnel.
“It is in furtherance to this that following my approval, the Nigeria Police Force has incorporated the Nigeria police insurance company. Once the practise licence is granted, the company will be solely responsible for all insurance-related issues relating to the force.
“It should be noted that the Nigeria police institution is the single largest agency in this country for purpose of insurance contributions, yet, we have not been maximising this strength as it has been third-party insurance companies that have been responsible for processing our claims.
“With this initiative, we will be wholly responsible for our insurance needs and it is my conviction that this will ease the insurance processing of personnel.
