In response to the tragic loss of police officers during the Edo Elections Special Duty, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the disbursement of relief funds to the families affected by the fatal motor accident along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, Karfi Kura.
The officers were en route back to the Kano State Command when the accident claimed the lives of five officers and left several others injured.
According to a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, October 9, the IGP sanctioned a compensatory payment of N10 million to the families of the deceased, aimed at supporting them through their loss.
Additionally, officers who are still receiving medical care will receive N2 million each, while those discharged from the hospital after treatment will be provided with N500,000.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., has approved the immediate payment of relief funds to the families of officers that were involved in a fatal motor accident on 24th September 2024 while returning from the Edo Elections Special Duty to Kano State Command,” the statement reads.
The statement further revealed the extent of the tragedy: “The accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, Karfi Kura, had resulted in the loss of 5 officers, with 11 hospitalised after the accident. 8 individuals have been successfully discharged from the hospital after receiving medical attention, while 3 others are still undergoing treatment.”
In a display of solidarity, the IGP affirmed his commitment to supporting officers and their families during such difficult times. He expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased officers, acknowledging their sacrifice, while offering prayers for the swift recovery of those still in treatment.
“The IGP reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to supporting officers and men of the Force and their families during trying times,” the statement concluded.