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Nigeria: Police tighten security in Ekpoma, arrest 52 after violent protest — Africa Links 24

Nigeria: Police tighten security in Ekpoma, arrest 52 after violent protest — Africa Links 24

Africa Links 24 with Ibrahim Ramalan
Published on 2026-01-13 13:03:23

Heavy Security Deployed in Ekpoma After Protest Turns Violent; Police Arrest 52 Suspects, Dismiss Social Media Claims

The Edo State Police Command has deployed heavy security personnel to Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, following a protest that degenerated into violence, resulting in the arrest of 52 suspects linked to various criminal acts.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Command said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, personally led and supervised the security…

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