The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, has presented cheques of  N52.9 million to 10 families of deceased police officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice on duty.

Presenting the cheques to the deceased families of the police on Thursday in Enugu, Mr Giwa said that he was performing the presentation on behalf of the Inspector- General of Police, Olatunji Disu.

The commissioner also said that the presentation was part of activities marking the National Police Day 2026 Celebration with the theme, “Community Partnership: Building Trust.”

“I am making this presentation on behalf of the IG, Mr Olatunji Disu, and urge you to make judicious use of the money by investing it on geninue and profitable business ventures.

“Please, be wary of close friends and families that will meet you and want to trick you into fraudulent and quick return on investment businesses.

“Invest wisely and if possible relax and pray over the money to be divinely guided on where to invest the money since another money will not be given to you tomorrow. Remember, you have dependants, who will call for school fees and other fixed expenses,” he said.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Regent of Oboji Enugwo Autonomous Community in Enugu State, Rev. Charles Ugwuagu, said thanked IG for the kind gesture.

Mr Ugwuagu, whose brother is a deceased police officer, appreciated the command for working as a family and remembering the families of the deceased.

“We thank the IG, the commissioner and the entire command for the due diligence, which has made this gesture possible,” he said.

Recallthat the National Police Day 2026 celebration started with an environmental sanitation, health outreach and interaction with members of the public on Monday.

There was also a walkathon on Tuesday followed by a talk on shunning electoral violence and ensuring road safety on Wednesday.

The grand finale of the celebration will take place on April 7, at the Eagle Square, Abuja, featuring a ceremonial parade and procession. 

(NAN)