The sum of N30 million has been presented to families of three police officers who got slain in the line of duty.
Police Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward, who served under Diobu Division, were murdered by armed men while on a stop and search duty in November 2021.
Presenting the cheques on behalf of the Governor to the deceased officers’ families, Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, said the gesture demonstrates Wike’s commitment to ensure that the families of policemen who lost their lives in the cause of serving the State were not left in misery.
“This is a token of love from Governor Wike to the families. Though money cannot replace a life, it is a way of showing love to all officers and men who serve in Rivers that the State Government will always be behind them no matter the situation they find themselves in.
Accompanied by his colleague in the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mrs. Inime Aguma, Nsirim said the Governor recognises the value of service the police render to the state and conveyed the condolences of Governor Wike to the State police command and the bereaved families.
He prayed to God to grant the bereaved the fortitude to bear the loss.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Mr. Ebuka Friday described Governor Wike’s monetary presentation to the families of the fallen officers as an uncommon gesture of encouragement in the country.
