CRIME: Police present N43 million cheques to families of deceased offices in C'River

 Police Command in Cross River on Wednesday presented cheques of N43 million to the families of 17 deceased officers who died during their tour of duty in the State.

The State Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah while presenting the cheques, said that the presentation is consistent with the welfare programme of the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.

The Commissioner stressed that the welfare programme of the Police boss is focused on serving, retired and deceased personnel.

He charged the beneficiaries to make the most of the cheques and avoid creating division in the family as a result of the presentation.

"I urge you all to make the best of the amount you will be presented for the prosperity of the family, especially the children of the deceased," he stated.

Meanwhile, the command says it apprehended 20 suspected criminals across the State within the last four months.

Represented by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Irene Ugbo, Grimah disclosed this at the Command's headquarters during an update of its activities in the state. 

He said out of the 20 suspects, 14 were for cult related activities and have been charged to court.

He said that Six other suspects  paraded were for various crimes.

"The breakdown includes, one rape suspect, three armed robbery suspects, one kidnap suspect and one suspect for unlawful possession of arms," he stated.(NAN)