In order to convey the remains of the late Inspector Isaac Igboko to his birthplace in Abia State for burial, the Osun State Police Command has asked officers from different divisions to make cash contributions.
An internal wireless message signed by the Commissioner of Police Department of Finance and Administration (COMPOL DFA) in Osogbo on July 14, 2025, states that the officer passed away at the Gbongan Division on June 24, 2025, following a brief illness.
In line with local burial customs, the family of the deceased inspector had asked for assistance in moving his remains from Gbongan, Osun State, to his hometown of Akanu-Item in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State.
The message was sent to all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Departments.
The memo stated that the Commissioner of Police has directed officers to assist the family through voluntary donations.
Contributions are to be remitted to the Staff Officer Junior (SOJ) at the State Headquarters in Osogbo, with officers urged to treat the request as “very important.”
The development highlights ongoing concerns about personnel welfare within the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in matters related to pensions, gratuities, and the deaths of serving officers.
The statement read,
Meanwhile, Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has again called on police officers to stage a protest on July 21 to demand better salaries, improved welfare, and the payment of outstanding pensions and gratuities.
Sowore, in a statement posted on his social media handle on Thursday, lamented that police officers are forced to contribute from their meagre salaries to bury their deceased colleagues.
“Meanwhile, Nigerian police officers have to contribute from their meager salaries just to bury their fallen colleagues,” he said.
“This is exactly why the #PoliceProtest must go on! JULY 21st is the DAY! No Going Back!”
