Police to promote officers killed during recent rampage

Police to promote officers killed during recent rampage

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said that policemen killed during the EndSARS protests across the country would be promoted to their next rank.

He said this on Wednesday in Benin City, Edo State, while addressing police officers at the state police command during his working visit to boost their morale.

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The IGP also inspected the burnt police stations.

Seven police stations were burnt in Benin City by thugs, while several security vehicles were also burnt in the process.

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The IGP said the families of those that lost their lives and those that were injured as a result of the violence, would also be compensated.

He said, “The government has not forgotten the police. A lot of reforms are taking place. A lot of things are being put in place to take care of the welfare of officers. The Police Act of 2020 has taken care of most of our welfare needs.

“There will be compensation for policemen who were injured during the #EndSARS protests. Families of policemen who lost their lives will also be compensated. Retired police officers will also enjoy the health insurance scheme.

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“I am working with the Police Service Commission, all the policemen who were injured or died during the #EndSARS protests will be promoted to the next level. President Buhari, two weeks ago, also approved the adjustment of our salaries to higher grades for all officers.”

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