The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed N2,317,177,094 in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of police officers who died in active service, covering insurance policy years from 2017 to 2025.
IGP Olatunji Disu described the payment as an institutional responsibility owed to families of those who paid the supreme price.
A Debt of Honour
ValidViewNetwork gathered that the Nigeria Police Force has paid N2,317,177,094 in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Abuja.
According to him, the beneficiaries covered the 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2024/2025 insurance policy years.
Disu said the payments included outstanding balances recovered from insurance companies following earlier partial settlements.
“Today, I am pleased to present benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers amounting to N2,317,177,094.00,” Disu said.
Honouring the Supreme Sacrifice
The IGP emphasised that the event was not merely about financial payments but about honouring officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
“Beyond the financial value of these cheques, this exercise carries an important message: the Nigeria Police Force will not abandon the families of those who paid the supreme price in our service,” Disu said.
He noted that the security environment remained challenging, with the police having lost several personnel in attacks and operations across the country.
He specifically recalled officers killed at Buni-Yadi, Yobe State; members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit who died during a rescue mission in Zamfara State; and 10 personnel recently ambushed and killed during an operation in Kebbi State.
“Their courage reminds us of the demands of policing and the price our personnel sometimes pay to protect the lives and property of others. Their families continue to bear the greatest burden of their absence, and we must never lose sight of that reality,” he said.
A Message of Hope for the Families
Disu urged the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously, particularly for the education and welfare of children and dependants left behind.
“No amount of money can replace the loved one you have lost. However, these payments represent the institutional responsibility we owe to you and a practical expression of our appreciation for the sacrifices made by your loved ones,” he said.
He also commended the Force’s insurance partners and urged them to settle claims promptly, describing insurance benefits as “a vital lifeline for families who had lost their breadwinners” .
The Force Insurance Unit has, in the past two months, visited six commands and more than 50 divisions and formations within the Federal Capital Territory to sensitise personnel on their insurance benefits.
A Lesson for Nigerian Youths
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This payment is a reminder that service comes with sacrifice. The families of fallen officers have lost their breadwinners, and while no amount of money can replace them, the government has a duty to support them.
The same politicians who speak of security will never allow their own children to bear the burden of policing a dangerous nation. Their children are safe.
Honour those who serve. Demand better welfare for security personnel. And never forget that the price of our safety is paid by those who risk their lives every day.