The Nigeria Police Akwa Ibom State Police Command has presented N46.9m cheaques to 39 families of fallen officers who died in the line of duty in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, presented the cheques in Ikot Akpan-Abia in Uyo on Wednesday, 16th September 2025.
“In a move to support the families of fallen police officers and recognize the dedication of its personnel, the Akwa Police Command in Akwa Ibom, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, disbursed a total of N46,995 million in welfare schemes and promoted officers,” Azare said.
The PC presented the cheaques on behalf of the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, under the Force’s Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Scheme to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
He however commended the Inspector General of Police, IGP, for the initiative.
Azare also note noted that the funds would serve as a vital support system for the families and also demonstrate that the Nigeria Police Force has not forgotten the sacrifices of their loved ones.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Jesse Udosen extend gratitude to the IGP, saying that the funds would be used judiciously for the benefit of the families.
However, CP Azare, decorated 12 newly promoted officers to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs), at the State Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo.
He charged the newly promoted officers to see their promotion as a call to higher responsibility, saying that the rewards for hard work are more work.
The CP tasked them to continue to maintain professionalism, shun corruption, and remain dedicated to their duties.
Responding on behalf of the promoted officers, DSP Nsikak Udedeh thanked the IGP and the command for the recognition. Udedeh pledged that the beneficiaries would not disappoint the leadership as they advance in their policing careers.
