Nigeria, April 3 -- The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has presented N54 million to the families of police officers who lost their lives in active service in Imo State.

Henry Okoye, the police spokesperson in Imo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday night.

Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent of police, said the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Audu Bosso, presented the cheques to the families on behalf of the IGP.

He said Mr Bosso made the presentation earlier on Thursday.

"The cheque presentation ceremony, held in Owerri, forms part of activities marking Day 4 of the ongoing National Police Day celebration, in honour of the sacrifices and dedication of fallen officers of the Nigeria Police Force," he said.

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