Edo guber: IGP approves N10m for families of officers who died in road accident

Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), has approved N10 million compensation to families of five officers who lost their lives in a road accident.

The officers were returning from the Edo governorship election in September, when the mishap occurred at Karfi town, Kura LGA of Kano state.

Eleven police officers sustained injuries during the crash.

On September 25, the IGP commiserated with the command and families of the deceased.

In a statement on Wednesday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, said eight of the injured officers have been discharged, while three remain in hospital.

The spokesperson said Egbetokun also approved the immediate payment of N2 million each to those still in hospital, and N500,000 to those who had been discharged.

“In response to this tragic event, the Inspector General of Police has taken decisive actions to provide support to those affected, by approving the compensatory payment of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) to the families of the deceased,” the statement reads.

“He acknowledged their profound loss and providing assistance as they navigate this challenging period.

“The IGP has also approved the payment of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) to those still receiving treatment, ensuring they receive the necessary medical support as they recuperate, and the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) to those who have been discharged after treatment.”

The IGP reiterated the force’s commitment to supporting officers and their families.