{
  "id": 7589665,
  "title": "Benue Police present insurance cheques to families of deceased officers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/benue-police-present-insurance-cheques-to-families-of-deceased",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T16:34:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/15/benue-police-present-insurance-cheques-to-families-of-deceased-officers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Benue State Police Command has presented insurance cheques to the families of deceased police officers at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi, as reported by the Daily Post Nigeria. According to DSP Orchia Aondogwu, the spokesman for the Benue State Police Command, this gesture is part of the efforts being made by the Inspector-General of Police to provide support to families of officers who lost their lives in the course of service. CP Cletus C. Nwadiobu, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, presented the cheques and extended warm regards and condolences to the bereaved families over the loss of their loved ones. Nwadiobu acknowledged that no financial assistance can adequately compensate for the loss of a loved one, but noted that the insurance benefits are intended to provide some relief and support to the affected families. The Command remains committed to the welfare of its personnel and their families, and will continue to support the Inspector-General of Police’s initiatives aimed at providing assistance to officers and families affected by loss in the course of service.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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      },
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      }
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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."
}