FAMILIES of officers and men of the Nigeria Police in Zone 5 who died or became incapacitated while carrying out their official duties have been compensated by the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar, under the Nigeria Police Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme.
The beneficiaries received sums ranging from N100,000 to N1,000,000.
Making the presentation on behalf of Abubakar, AIG Hashiru Argungu said the beneficiaries were drawn from Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states that make up the zone. He urged them to make good use of the money.
He said a total of 27 beneficiaries were "for accident which they suffered in the course of duty and for some who died in line of duty."
"On behalf of the Inspector General of Police, I want to enjoin the beneficiaries to make proper use of the money so that the purpose for which it was meant will not be defeated. This token is to appreciate the officers and men affected and to cushion the effect of the accident involving those still serving and for those who are dead, a succour to their families. The current police management team will continue to ensure that welfare of the officers and men remain paramount so as to elicit the desired commitment to duty," Abubakar said.
The Guardian
I do not believe in compensation after death afterall because the deed has already been done. The money is useless after death....