Oyo: Police give N33.9 million to 28 families of deceased cops
On Tuesday, the police commissioner in Oyo, Adebola Hamzat, presented a cheque for N33.9 million to the families of deceased officers.
Mr Hamzat said the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, mandated him to present 28 cheques to 28 families of deceased cops.
“The IGP has mandated me to present a total of N33,967,273 in a total of 28 cheques under the Group Life Assurance Scheme to 28 families. This arrangement is in consolidation of the IGP’s strong welfare scheme to his officers and men, serving, retired or even deceased,” Mr Hamzat said.
The police commissioner hoped the token would provide much-needed succour and assistance to all beneficiaries.
He called on the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the money, saying nothing is too small and would become bigger if wisely used.
Mr Hamzat said the money would likely reduce the troubles the families of the deceased officers were presently going through.
One of the beneficiaries, Stephen Emmanuel, commended the kind gesture of the police and pledged to use the money judiciously.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Insecurity: Tinubu approves establishment of army battalion in Kwara
The battalion will be stationed in Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area.
World
Saudi oil tankers make U-turn in Red Sea as Houthi militants threaten attack
Three oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to China and India made U-turns in the Red Sea on Tuesday following a threatened attack from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia.
NationWide
LP expresses confidence in Okereke-Konto’s presidential ticket to unseat Tinubu in 2027
Ms Usman said the Labour Party remained the only major political party fielding a woman as vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Abuja
Four Abuja supermarket workers arraigned over alleged theft of N2 million
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened the provisions of Sections 79, 314 and 309 of the Penal Code.
Faith
Court orders three-month wait for divorcee before entering new relationship
The woman had filed a divorce petition against Mr Adamu on grounds of neglect while demanding custody of their child.
World
Lebanese PM vows to secure full Israeli withdrawal
Mr Salam called the latest development “a national moment with significant political and moral dimensions” during a visit to the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah.
