{
  "id": 18873817,
  "title": "Benue: Report any officer demanding money on highways - Police tell motorists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/benue-report-any-officer-demanding-money-on-highways-police-tell",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T05:31:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/benue-report-any-officer-demanding-money-on-highways-police-tell-motorists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in Benue State are urged to report any security personnel demanding illegal payments along the Gboko-Zaki Biam highway, following complaints of extortion. The police made the call after concerns arose from commercial transport operators who allege routine payments ranging from N200 to N1,000 at checkpoints. Benue State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Peter Orchia Aondongu, stated that complaints against corrupt officers would be forwarded to the Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, and emphasized that the police leadership does not condone such abuse of authority. Motorists are instructed to report erring police officers to the Commissioner of Police via the PPRO's office. Despite assurances, recent observations indicate that the practice persists, raising questions about compliance with the earlier directive to withdraw unauthorized checkpoints and roadblocks.",
  "summary": "Motorists in Benue State have been asked to expose security personnel who demand illegal payments from road users, following complaints of alleged extortion at checkpoints along the Gboko-Zaki Biam highway. The police made the call amid growing concerns among commercial transport operators over alleged routine collections by security operatives deployed along the road. Drivers plying […] Benue:…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}