Wike Donates N70m To Slain Cops Families

Families of the three slain police officers and one injured Officer had been offered a N70 million donation by the Rivers State Government

The officers were killed at the Rumuokoro flyover bridge in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State announced the donation on Tuesday when he presented the cheque of N20 million to each widow of the three slain officers and N10 million to the injured officer who is still on active service at the Nigerian police Headquarters, Rivers Police command.

Wike, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, sympathised with the police Command and families of the late officers.

He said his administration introduced the officers’ welfare policy to encourage and support officers and their families who face fatality in the line of duty.

He said the gesture is also to make certain that men and women of the various security agencies who work hard to guarantee the security of Rivers State are not left alone when they suffer casualty.

“We are here to let you know that the officers did not die in vain, when you serve this country and serve this state, it is never in vain. Whatever situation you find yourselves in, we as a government must identify with you.

“Your husbands died while serving this country and the state. Rivers State Government truly appreciates their efforts and contributions.

“We know this token will not wipe away your tears or replace your husbands but we believe that it will impress upon your mind that your husbands died while working for a worthy cause and even God Almighty will not abandon those they left behind,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Okon Effiong, praised Wike for standing by the families of the affected officers and standing tall with the police command in its trying times.

Effiong advised the beneficiaries to judiciously use the token to the benefit of their families.