Police give N22.3m to families of 16 fallen officers in Benue
The Nigeria Police Force has given N22.3 million to the families of 16 officers who died while serving in Benue State. The cheques were presented in Makurdi to the next of kin of the deceased officers. Ifeanyi Emenari, the Commissioner of Police in Benue, encouraged the families to use the money wisely. The funds were drawn from the police welfare schemes to help support the families after their loss.
What happened
- The police presented N22.3 million to the families of 16 officers who died in active service in Benue State.
- The cheques were handed over in Makurdi to the next of kin of the deceased.
- Ifeanyi Emenari urged the beneficiaries to invest the money in businesses for self-reliance.
- The payment was sourced from the Group Life Assurance and Group Accident benefits of the police welfare schemes.
- Happiness Sale, representing the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude to the police for their continued support.
