Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, compensated three families of deceased policemen who lost their lives in the course of duty with N30 million. Each family got N10 million.
The three beneficiary families included those of late Inspector Ajibola Gafari, PC Olufemi Richards of Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and ASP Omisore Oluwashina Olamide of Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement Unit).
The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, condoled with the affected families and described the monetary support as a token and government’s effort at comforting affected families, maintaining that no amount of financial gift could make up for the lost lives of the fallen patriots.
Ayinde commended the gallantry of the deceased operatives and reassured Lagos residents of the government’s readiness to always work for the good of the masses.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, a son of one of the deceased, Olufemi Odeniyi, expressed profound thanks to the governor for the lifeline.
Director, Media, Lagos RRS, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, said the gesture reaffirmed the governor’s pledge to always give wholesome support to security agencies as his government’s trademark and tradition.
