The Ogun State Police Command has given the families of 16 slain officers N56 million as financial support.

The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on Tuesday at the Command’s Headquarters in the state capital.

Some of the beneficiaries, including 16 widows and children of the slain officers, wept profusely while being presented with the cheques.

Addressing the beneficiaries, Bankole said the financial support was to alleviate the hardships facing the families of the fallen heroes.

According to him, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, was concerned about the welfare of the families left behind, adding that he will ensure that the benefits are paid to the next of kin of the fallen heroes.

Bankole further said police authority will support officers involved in accidents in the cause of their duty.