Ekpoma police division gets new leadership after protest unrest
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Monday Agbonika, the Commissioner of Police in Edo, has ordered a reorganisation of the Ekpoma Division following recent unrest. CSP Tomofe Nwabueze has been posted as the new DPO to help restore order. The changes come after protests over insecurity in Ekpoma turned violent, leading to attacks on traders and the palace of the local monarch.
What happened
- Monday Agbonika directed the reorganisation of the Ekpoma Division amid ongoing security concerns.
- CSP Tomofe Nwabueze was appointed as the new DPO for Ekpoma Division with immediate effect.
- Protests erupted in Ekpoma over insecurity, including kidnappings and the killing of a youth.
- The initially peaceful protest was hijacked by youths, resulting in attacks on traders and vandalism of the Onojie of Ekpoma’s palace.
- One person was reportedly shot by a soldier, and the incident has been referred to military authorities.
