The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has presented cheques totalling ₦2.317 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Schemes.
The presentation was made on Thursday, September 3, 2026, as part of efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to address outstanding welfare benefits owed to families of officers who died in active service.
The beneficiaries comprise families of police officers covered under the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years. The payments also include outstanding balances recovered from insurance companies following earlier partial settlements.
Speaking during the presentation, IGP Disu described the exercise as more than the disbursement of financial benefits, stressing that it represents the institutional responsibility owed to families of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Nigeria.
He acknowledged that no financial compensation could replace a lost loved one, but noted that the payments would provide practical support to bereaved families while reaffirming the commitment of the Police Force to their welfare and wellbeing.
According to him, police personnel continue to operate in a highly challenging security environment, making significant sacrifices in the line of duty across the country.
The IGP assured families of fallen officers that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to recognise their sacrifices and explore legitimate avenues of support for their welfare and that of their dependants.
Reaffirming welfare as a cardinal priority of his administration, Disu said the Force would sustain initiatives aimed at improving personnel welfare, working conditions, healthcare, accommodation and other legitimate benefits due to serving officers and their families.
He also directed the Force Insurance Unit to intensify sensitisation across police commands and formations to ensure that personnel and their families are adequately informed about their insurance benefits and the procedures for accessing them.
The Force Insurance Officer, ACP Lydia Ameh, commended the IGP for his support and leadership in prioritising the resolution of outstanding insurance claims and improving access to benefits for police personnel and their families.
Ameh said the progress recorded by the Force Insurance Unit in recovering pending entitlements and strengthening claims administration underscored the importance attached to ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive their legitimate benefits.
She reaffirmed the Unit’s commitment to improving the efficiency of the insurance process, intensifying awareness among police personnel and safeguarding the interests of police families.
The IGP also commended the Force’s insurance partners for their cooperation, urging them to ensure prompt settlement of legitimate claims.
He stressed that timely payment of insurance benefits could serve as a vital lifeline to families who have lost their breadwinners.
The Nigeria Police Force, in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said it remained committed to the welfare, dignity and wellbeing of its personnel and their families, while ensuring that the sacrifices of officers who lost their lives in service to the nation are never forgotten.
