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JUST IN: Police issues Statement after Soludo’s OCHA Brigade officers shoot 7 Traders, Kill one
The Anambra State Police Command has issued a statement on the fracas that occurred earlier today at the Popular Onitsha main market.
POLITICS NIGERIA earlier reported that officers of the Operation Clean and Health Anambra(OCHA) Brigade, a security and enforcement initiative by the State Governor, Charles Soludo, opened fire on some Traders after a disagreement, killing One and Injuring Seven.
Below is the statement signed by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer;
“The Anambra State Police Command has restored calm in Onitsha Main Market following a distress call reporting that personnel of the Ocha Brigade, an Anambra State Environmental Law Enforcement outfit, allegedly engaged in an altercation with some traders, during which seven traders sustained gunshot injuries. The incident subsequently triggered unrest within the market.”
“Upon receipt of the report in the early hours of 9th September...
SA’s police at a crossroads: Politics, crime, and the fight for reform
Key topics:Police reform reversed by ANC political interference and elite contestationRising crime linked to politicised policing and resource misallocationUrgent calls to depoliticise police and ensure democratic accountability
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After South Africa’s firstdemocratic elections in 1994there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and...
Sindh Police personnel given 10 days to quit consuming gutka
Sindh police personnel standing guard during patrol. AFP/FileUse of gutka affects health, tarnishes police's image: AIGLetter expresses deep concern over unprofessional habits.Imran Qureshi seeks fortnightly report for further proceedings.KARACHI: In a move aimed at getting rid of harmful health practices which also damage the police's reputation, Sindh Police have given a 10-day deadline to personnel to stop consuming gutka and mawa.
"It has come to light that a considerable number of police personnel are habitual users of gutka/mawa. The competent authority has taken serious note of this issue and expressed deep concern over the continued involvement of police officials in such harmful and unprofessional habits," read...
