The Oyo State Police Command has disbursed N20.12 billion in cheques to 7,076 widows of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Speaking at the cheque presentation ceremony held at the command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, the state Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, highlighted the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s dedication to supporting the dependents of fallen officers.
Adenola said, “A total of N20,123,420,691.70 has been disbursed to 7,076 in the state. To the families of our fallen heroes, I extend our sincere condolences. We acknowledge the immense challenges, including financial burdens, that come with the sudden loss of a family breadwinner. While no amount can fully compensate for your loss, we stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time.”
He assured the widows and dependents of continued support, adding, “It is our hope that the cheques being presented will provide some relief and support to you. We pray that they bring some comfort, particularly in this trying moment.”
The Commissioner also reassured dependents yet to receive their full entitlements that the police administration under IGP Egbetokun remains committed to settling all outstanding claims.
He said, “To the dependents of our other deceased colleagues who are yet to be captured or paid their full entitlement, I wish to reassure you that the current police administration, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, will not rest until all the outstanding backlog of claims are fully paid.”
Adenola said the Nigerian Police Force has introduced the Nigerian Police Insurance Claim Management Portal to simplify the insurance claims process.
He noted, “By harnessing technology, we are streamlining the process, eliminating bottlenecks, and ensuring beneficiaries receive their entitlements promptly. This initiative underscores our commitment to digital transformation and modernising our system for effective service delivery.”
He added, “I encourage all officers and personnel to fully utilise the portal and support its success. With insurance officers nationwide trained to administer the portal, we are forced to take our welfare administration to the next level.”
