IMO CP HONOURS FALLEN HEROES, PRESENTS ₦26.4 MILLION CHEQUES TO FAMILIES OF POLICE OFFICERS WHO DIED IN ACTIVE SERVICE

IMO CP HONOURS FALLEN HEROES, PRESENTS ₦26.4 MILLION CHEQUES TO FAMILIES OF POLICE OFFICERS WHO DIED IN ACTIVE SERVICE

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu Rilwan, psc, today, 11th September 2026, presented 52 cheques valued at ₦26,428,898.00 to families of Police Officers of the Imo State Command who died in active service.

The presentation took place at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, under the Group Life Assurance/Group Personnel Accident Scheme, aimed at providing financial support to families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

While presenting the cheques, the Commissioner of Police commiserated with the beneficiaries and acknowledged the sacrifices of the deceased officers. He assured them of the continued commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of its personnel and their families.

Among the beneficiaries who received the cheques were Mrs Okorie Felista, Mrs Gift Chidera Omini, Mrs Nwosu Stella Chidinma, Mrs Nkeiruka Okparada, Mrs Florence Offoegbu, and Mrs Onyekwere Edith Ogochukwu, alongside other beneficiaries.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Stella Nwosu Chidinma expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, for the gesture. She noted that the financial assistance would provide meaningful support to the families.

The Imo State Police Command appreciates the Nigeria Police Force for sustaining welfare initiatives for families of fallen officers and reaffirms its commitment to honouring the sacrifices of personnel who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.

DSP OKOYE HENRY, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
Imo State Command,
Owerri.
11th September, 2026