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Viral Video: Police Detain ASP, 4 Officers Over Assault on Lagos Driver
The Lagos State Police Command has detained five officers, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), for allegedly assaulting a motorist during a stop-and-search...
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Police Officer, 3 Civilians Arrested for Robbery in Edo
A police inspector and three civilians have been arrested in Benin City, Edo State, over alleged involvement in extortion, brutality, and robbery, sparking widespread...
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Sowore to Sue Police Over Alleged Brutality in Custody
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to take legal action against the Nigeria Police Force over what his lawyers...
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Police Deny Torturing Sowore, Say Bandage Was His
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was tortured while in their custody. This follows...
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Police Lied, Tortured Sowore – Adeyanju Alleges
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of lying about the treatment of former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore,...
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Sowore Released After 48 Hours in Police Custody
Popular Nigerian activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has been released by the police after spending 48 hours in detention. Sowore, known for his strong stance...
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Atiku Condemns Sowore’s Treatment as ‘Shameful’, ‘Unlawful’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the reported assault and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Inspector-General of Police...
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Lawyer Faults Sowore’s Detention, Says Alleged Offences Are Bailable
Human rights lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has condemned the detention of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, describing it as unlawful and a violation of his...
