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Police pay families of deceased officers in Cross River N13.7m insurance

Punch Nigeria September 17, 2026 23 views
Police pay families of deceased officers in Cross River N13.7m insurance

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The Cross River State Police Command has announced that it has paid out N13.75 million in insurance benefits to the families of 17 deceased officers under its Group Life Assurance Scheme.

The Group Life Assurance Scheme is a benefit plan that provides financial support to the families of police officers who die while on duty. Under the scheme, the state police command has disbursed the full amount of N13.75 million to the affected families.

Cross River State, located in southeastern Nigeria, is home to the police command that oversees law‑enforcement operations throughout the state. The payment is part of the command’s ongoing efforts to support the welfare of its officers and their families.

By distributing the insurance benefits, the police command has reinforced its commitment to the well‑being of those who serve in the force and their loved ones.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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