Nigeria, July 28 -- The Lagos State government has awarded a total of N30 million to the families of three police officers who died in the line of duty in the state.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through a representative, issued the cheques on Wednesday at the state house.

Represented by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Akinmade, Mr Sanwo-Olu said police officers deserve support from the government and in if they die in line of duty, the government needs to support the families they left behind.

Each of the bereaved families was awarded N10 million as a token of government's support.

The bereaved families are families of two police officers attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and one task force operative.

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