….CP Azare Presents Welfare Cheques to 51 Families Receive ₦39.97m as Akwa Ibom Police Honours Deceased Officers
By Abdullahi Inuwa
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has disbursed welfare cheques totalling ₦39,967,409.28 to families and next-of-kin of 51 deceased police officers, in a gesture aimed at cushioning the impact of their loss and honouring their service to the nation.
The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, as part of the Nigeria Police Force’s continuing welfare intervention for families of deceased personnel.
The beneficiaries comprised relatives of officers who served the Nigeria Police Force and the country with dedication, courage and distinction before their deaths.
Speaking during the presentation, CP Azare acknowledged that no amount of financial assistance could replace the lives of the departed officers or erase the pain of their absence.
He, however, said the intervention was a demonstration that the Nigeria Police Force had not forgotten the sacrifices made by the deceased personnel or the families they left behind.
“While no amount of money can replace the lives of our departed colleagues, this intervention demonstrates that the Nigeria Police Force has not forgotten their service, sacrifice or the families they left behind,” the Commissioner said.
The Commissioner conveyed the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police and the entire Akwa Ibom State Police Command to the bereaved families, assuring them that the Force remained committed to supporting them.
He urged the beneficiaries to utilise the funds prudently, particularly for the welfare, education and development of their families and dependants.
According to him, the welfare of police personnel does not end with their years in active service, stressing that the Command would continue to support serving and retired officers as well as families of deceased personnel.
Among the beneficiaries listed were Edidiong Enoh Umoh, Edidiong Umem Okon, Praise Ochanya Paul, David Umem Okon, Emem Enoh Umoh, Eno Obong Monday I, Nwobodo Nwanganga, Uwakiafoe Itoro Udo, Favour Miracle I, Emem Udak Okon, Godspower Udak Okon, Emmanuel Ndiereka A., Rose Ndifreke Archbong and Stephen Meshak Ugo, among others.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Aniedi Joseph Etuk expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and CP Azare for prioritising the welfare of the families of fallen officers.
Etuk assured the Commissioner that the beneficiaries would make judicious use of the financial assistance.
The presentation underscored the broader responsibility of the police institution to recognise the sacrifices of personnel who served under demanding circumstances and to extend institutional support to those left behind.
CP Azare formally handed over the welfare cheques on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, reiterating the Force’s resolve to honour the memories of its fallen personnel and maintain its duty of care to their loAkwa Ibom Police Gives ₦39.97m Lifeline to Families of 51 Fallen Officers.
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