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Succor, Slain Police Officers’ Families Get N4m From Edo Govt

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December 1, 2021

Four families of slain police officers were on Wednesday presented with a cheque of N1 million each by the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Philip Ogbadu in Benin.

The four police officers – Rufus Ojo Kosemani (DPO), Justina Aghomo, Isaac Sadoh and Glory David – were killed by gunmen on March 12, 2019 in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area the state when the police station in the town was attacked and consequently Razed.

At the presentation of cheques, the CP stated that the money was made available by the Edo State government as fulfilment of its (Edo Government) earlier promise to families when the incident occurred.

He also said that the police station was rebuilt by the government, adding that it is already in use.

The CP who stated that the loss was a great one to police and Nigeria at large, however prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

He said: “On March 12, 2019, gunmen attacked the police station in Afuze killing the DPO and three other officers. Governor Godwin Obaseki visited and promise to compensate the families of the slain officers and rebuild the station.

“I pray that the family will continue to have the fortitude to bear the great loss. It is not easy at this time. However, I must commend the Governor for the kind gesture and implore other governors to emulate the kind gesture,” he added.

Wife of the late DPO, Mary commended the Edo State government for the gesture but stated that she expected more.

“I have four kids and I was hoping to get more compensation. I, however, commend the state government for fulfilling the promise they made to us,” she added.

Harrison, the eldest son of the late Isaac Sadoh thank God for the cheque and commended the government for the gesture.

He stated that he expected more due to the fact that he has been taking care of his six younger ones since his father died.

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