By Tony Adibe
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Giwa, has presented cheques totaling N52.9 million to the families of deceased police personnel, who paid the ultimate sacrifice on duty.
Presenting the cheques to 10 deceased families on Thursday in Enugu, Giwa said that he was performing the presentation on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu.
The commissioner also said that the presentation was part of activities marking the National Police Day 2026 Celebration with the theme: “Community Partnership: Building Trust.”
“I am making this presentation on behalf of the IGP, Mr Olatunji Disu, and urge you to make judicious use of the money by investing it in genuine and profitable business ventures. Please, be wary of close friends and family who meet you and want to trick you into fraudulent and quick return on investment businesses.
“Invest wisely, and if possible, relax and pray over the money to be divinely guided on where to invest the money, since more money will not be given to you tomorrow. Remember, you have dependants who will call for school fees and other fixed expenses,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Rev. Charles Ugwuagu, Reagent of Oboji Enugwo Autonomous Community in Enugu State, said that “the beneficiaries are grateful for the gesture from the IGP and command”.
Ugwuagu, whose brother is a deceased police officer, appreciated the command for working as a family and remembering the families of the deceased.
“We thank the IGP, the commissioner, and the entire command for due diligence, which has made this gesture possible. Thank you all,” he said.
It would be recalled that the National Police Day 2026 celebration started with an environmental sanitation, health outreach, and interaction with members of the public on Monday. There was a walkathon on Tuesday, followed by a talk on shunning electoral violence and ensuring road safety on Wednesday.
The grand finale of the celebration will take place on April 7 at Eagle Square, Abuja, featuring a ceremonial parade and procession.
