The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 27th August 2026, attended the presentation of financial support to the families of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force. Organized by the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, the event took place at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This second edition of the initiative targeted families of security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty since the inception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. In total, one thousand six-hundred and thirty-eight (1,638) families of deceased police officers received financial empowerment packages designed to help rebuild their livelihoods and cater to their dependents.
The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Her Excellency, Hajia Nana Shettima, Wife of the Vice President; Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, Wife of the Senate President; along with Service Chiefs and the President of POWA alongside wives of heads of security agencies.
Delivering the vote of thanks on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force and the Armed Forces, IGP Disu expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady for the intervention, describing it as a profound demonstration of national gratitude and compassion.
The IGP noted that the Renewed Hope Initiative goes beyond just policy, it is about restoring dignity and standing with our citizens at their most vulnerable moments. Addressing the bereaved families, he assured them that the supreme sacrifices of their loved ones would never be forgotten by a grateful nation.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its personnel and providing continuous support to the families of its departed heroes.
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