By Evelyn Usman
Families of police officers who died in active service on Thursday received cheques totalling ₦53.3 million from the Lagos State Police Command under the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme.
The presentation, which formed a major highlight of activities marking Day 4 of the 2026 National Police Day, was held alongside a security stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening community partnership in crime prevention.
Presenting the cheques, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, said the gesture reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the welfare of families of officers who paid the supreme price.
According to him, “This is a demonstration of our commitment to the welfare of families of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.”
Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke at the event, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Police Command.
One of them, who preferred anonymity, said, “This support means a lot to us. It will go a long way in helping our families cope with the loss and challenges we face.”
Another beneficiary added, “We are grateful that the police have not forgotten us. This assistance gives us hope and relief.”
Earlier, at the stakeholders’ meeting aimed at deepening collaboration between the police and the public, CP Fatai commended participants, including members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC; Eminent Persons Forum; community and religious leaders; as well as representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, for their continued support.
He said, “Effective policing cannot be achieved without the cooperation of the public. We must continue to work together to prevent crime and ensure the safety of lives and property.”
“We urge members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities. Timely information remains critical in maintaining peace and order,” he added.
The CP also identified cultism and electoral violence as major concerns, assuring that the Command would continue to adopt intelligence-led policing and leverage technology to enhance operational effectiveness.
“We are not relenting in our efforts to tackle cultism and electoral violence. We will continue to deploy proactive strategies to address these challenges,” he said.
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