{
  "id": 19879236,
  "title": "Police disburse N21.1m to families of officers who died in service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/police-disburse-n21-1m-to-families-of-officers-who-died-in-service",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:40:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/13/police-disburse-n21-1m-to-families-of-officers-who-died-in-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kebbi State Police Command has distributed N21,112,938.02 to the families of police officers who lost their lives while on duty, as announced in a recent statement. This financial aid was intended to alleviate the monetary hardships faced by families upon the tragic loss of their loved ones. The funds were sanctioned by the Inspector-General of Police and were distributed across 38 payment documents presented to eligible beneficiaries. The Police Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme were the key schemes that facilitated these payments, providing essential financial support to the bereaved families. The command lauded the Inspector-General for approving the funds, considering it a significant step towards enhancing the welfare of the families of deceased officers and showing solidarity with those who serve in the line of duty.",
  "summary": "The Kebbi State Police Command has released N21,112,938.02 in financial benefits to families of police officers who died while performing their official duties. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Kebbi State Police Command, which said the intervention was aimed at easing the financial burden on families following the death of their […] Police disburse N21.1m to families of…",
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  "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."
}