Chinedum Elekwachi
Anambra state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu has presented cheques worth over N8million to 13 families of the late Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The CP made the presentation during the Command’s Monthly Meeting at the CP’s Conference Hall of the Command Headquarters.
He said the package was under the Group Life Assurance and Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Schemes.
Beneficiaries included the family of an Inspector who was mistakenly fatally shot by a friendly Force at a Police Observation Point along Onitsha Owerri Expressway by Danaks Fuel Station and 12 others.
He described the gesture as Inspector-General of Police’s way of providing succour to the families of Police officers who died in active service.
The CP said the welfare package will also spur officers to greater commitment while discharging their statutory duties.
Orutugu assured that their welfare is of paramount importance to the Force’s leadership.
Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries, Ikioye thanked the IGP for his relentless efforts towards ensuring a good welfare package for personnel of the Force.
He urged the beneficiaries to invest in profitable ventures capable of alleviating the needs of the dependents left behind.
Security updates
During the meeting, the CP also harvested security updates from Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers on situations in their areas of responsibility.
He charged the officers to enhance their efforts in maintaining law and order and improving security and safety in the state.
“We assure Ndi Anambra that Officers and Men of the Command shall continue to put in their best to ensure peace, security and safety in the State,” he said.
The meeting also witnessed lectures from different stakeholders including a renowned Insurance Company, Officer in charge of MSS on Police National Housing Fund, Officer in Charge of Pension as well as Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Anietie Eyoh on Operational Strategy.
