Ojoto Community in Idemili Council Area has given financial assistance to the family of Police Inspector killed during an attack on police facility in the area, the late Peter Ikwumonu.
Making the presentation, the traditional ruler of Ojoto Community, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, who handed over the purse to the widow of the deceased at his palace, said unprovoked attacks on the police will not deter them from doing their job.
The traditional ruler described Inspector Ikwumonu’s demise as a great loss not only to the family, but also people of the area.
Speaking on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, the Oraifite Area Commander, ACP Wilfred Afolabi, alongside DPO, Ojoto Divisional Police Station, CSP Mike Anude, commended the community for the singular act of charity, and urged the family to utilize the fund judiciously.
Responding, the first son of the deceased, Mr. Dan lkwumonu, expressed gratitude to the community for mobilizing efforts in alleviating their plight and prayed God to reward them.
The late Inspector Ikwumonu was killed in active service by unidentified gunmen, who attacked the police station on tenth June, this year.