Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, with headquarters in Benin, Abubakar Mohammed has presented 10 cheques worth N12.8 million to families of 10 deceased officers.

Mohammed said the money was from the Nigeria Police Group Life Assurance Claim Settlement Scheme, saying the gesture was to assist the survivors of the heroes, who paid the supreme price by sacrificing their lives for Nigeria.

He condoled the beneficiaries on the demise of their husbands, saying no amount of money was enough to replace their bread winners.

Mohammed reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the welfare of its officers and men, in the efforts to encourage them to put in their best toward ridding Nigeria of criminals.

The Police Boss who spoke through the Zone’s Police Public Relations Officer, Emeka Iheanacho indicated that seven beneficiaries from Edo Command received N7,694,769 million, while three from Delta Command received N5,107,210 million.