The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered that the families of police officers who died in an auto crash and other officers injured, while returning to Kano State, from official duty in Edo State, be given compensation.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the public relations officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated that the IGP ordered that N10 million be paid to families of five officers who died in the accident.

According to the statement, Mr Egbetokun also approved N2 million compensation for three injured officers from the accident who are still hospitalised, while N500,000 was approved for eight officers who have already been discharged.

It read, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., has approved the immediate payment of relief funds to the families of officers that were involved in a fatal motor accident on 24th September 2024 while returning from the Edo Elections Special Duty to Kano State Command.”

Responding to the fatal accident which happened along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, Karfi Kura, the police boss “has taken decisive actions to provide support to those affected, by approving the compensatory payment of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) to the families of the deceased, acknowledging their profound loss and providing assistance as they navigate this challenging period.”

“The IGP has also approved the payment of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) to those still receiving treatment ensuring they receive the necessary medical support as they recuperate and the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) to those who have been discharged after treatment.”

Expressing his condolences to families of the deceased, Mr Egbetokun prayed for quick recovery of the officers still under treatment, as he reiterated the commitment of the Force to supporting its officers and men, as well as their families during trying times.