In a solemn yet symbolic gesture of remembrance and institutional responsibility, the Ogun State Police Command has disbursed over ₦30.5 million to families of officers who died in the line of duty, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel, both living and fallen.

The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, as part of activities marking Day Four of the 2026 National Police Week.

The event, held at the Command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, brought together senior police officers, families of the deceased, and other stakeholders in a moment that blended grief with gratitude.

A total sum of ₦30,552,851.16 was distributed to beneficiaries: widows, children, and dependants of officers who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.

The financial support, authorities said, is intended not only as relief but as a reaffirmation that the sacrifices of fallen officers will not be forgotten.

Ojajuni, who stood in for the police high command, described the gesture as a moral obligation and a core component of the Force’s evolving welfare architecture.

He noted that the Nigeria Police remains committed to standing by the families of its personnel, especially those who lost their lives in active service.

“This initiative reflects the enduring bond between the Force and its officers, reinforcing the assurance that their sacrifices are honoured and their families not abandoned,” he said.

The cheque presentation forms part of a broader lineup of activities commemorating the 2026 National Police Day, a week-long programme designed to celebrate service, strengthen community relations, and highlight reforms within the Force.

For many of the beneficiaries, the ceremony was both emotional and reassuring, a reminder that while their loved ones are gone, their service continues to resonate within the institution they served.

The Nigeria Police Force has in recent years sought to deepen its welfare interventions, amid growing calls for improved support systems for officers and their families.

Thursday’s event in Ogun added a human face to those efforts, underscoring a message that echoes beyond ceremony: that service, sacrifice, and memory remain central to policing in Nigeria.