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24/12/2025

How activists protesting against police misconducts stumbled on a motorist who complained of being extorted N10,000, and they intervened ASAP, retrieving the money from the police back to the owner.. .

24/12/2025

Benin, Edo – In a damning indictment of systemic corruption within the Edo State Police Command, activists from the Bail is Free Campaign Organisation have exposed yet another brazen case of police

23/12/2025

Edo activists protest police misconducts, demand removal of CP Agbonika amid 21-days ultimatum

23/12/2025

Benin, Edo – Members of AHMWES Bail is Free Campaign Organization staged a peaceful protest in Benin City on Monday, marching to the Edo State House of Assembly to submit a petition calling for an i

16/12/2025

On the need for Governor Monday Okpebholo-led Edo state to empower local vigilantes

09/12/2025

Benin, Edo – In a historic move for gender inclusion in the Nigeria Police Force, the Edo State Police Command has appointed Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Eno Nkereuwem Ikoedem as its fir

02/12/2025

Benin, Edo – In a brazen display of lawlessness, operatives from the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) stormed Okabere Junction along Sapele Road on Monday, leaving a trail of fear, injuries, and conf

01/12/2025

*THREAT TO LIFE, CONTEMPT OF COURT , CONSPIRACY AND CONDUCT LIKELY TO CAUSE A BREACH OF PEACE AGAINST SOME EDO STATE SECURITY CORPS , NAME UNKNOWN BUT RECOGNIZE WHEN SEEN*.

It was indeed another scene of fear, terror and agony today being 1st December 2025 at Okabere junction by sapele road when some officers of the Edo State security corps stormed the junction in a commando style , arresting , dehumanizing and forcefully seizing of tricycle and motorcycles of citizens all in the guise that the then governor of Edo State Comrade Adams Alieu Oshomoile made a law that no motorcycle nor tricycle should be seen plying the express way.

The scene became worse when they began dragging and beating up the riders , while those that saw them from few meters had to hurriedly turn back while they chase after them and probably injure some riders and dehumanize them in the process .

It should be noted that the said verbal pronouncement by the then governor was challenged at the Appeal court and the court held that the governor lacks the power to make laws as it's strictly the responsibility of the legislators to make laws and as such the court had to reverse the pronouncement , I wonder where these vigilantes got such order from that gave them such powers to begin to dehumanize innocent citizens because they want money to part ways .

I got a call from one Mr Damilola, who explained that some vigilante apprehended him on his way to pick up his kids from school and forcefully seize his tricycle (Keke) asking him to settle them or they will take his Keke to their office and he will have to bail it with a huge sum of money .

Immediately, I told my friend Mr Godwin Esosa to accompany me to the scene.
Myself leftist Dickson John Esq and Mr Godwin Esosa immediately left for the venue.
At our arrival, we saw these officers chasing after a Keke rider and because of that, he almost knocked down two school children who just close from the school and we're trying to find their way back home , while some were chasing a bake man and after which one of the officers pushed the bike man down from the bike and he sustain an injury.
These men did not stop there, one of them immediately climbed onto the bike and zoom off with the bike leaving the wounded rider in pain .

This unprofessional conduct made us to begin to ask questions on the legality of their actions .

After we introduced ourselves to them, they began mocking us that they even beat up an army officer today and collected his motorcycle talk less of us bloody civilian .

We tried to be calm and civil with them but instead one of them told me that I think that I know the law, that I am very lucky that the incident happened in an open place that he would have *fired me with his gun* for telling him that there is no law that prohibit tricycle or motorcycle from plying the express .

All efforts to reach the Edo State deputy corps commander prove abortive as he is neither picking up his calls nor returning them.

This issue is not one of those to be swept under the rug or handle with kids gloves.
My life is being threatened and I will do anything to bring these power drink vigilante officer to justice , if this can happen to me, I wonder what others go through in the hands of these power drink vigilante officers .

The fight for Egalitarian Society is a fight to finish, justice must be served , let the corps deputy commander come and show us the law that he or his boys are using to arrest , dehumanize and assault innocent citizens .

Leftist Dickson John Esq is my name, writing from my village in Saint Savior.

Many citizens don’t fully understand the responsibilities of police officers.Officers are trained to:• Prevent crimes• P...
26/11/2025

Many citizens don’t fully understand the responsibilities of police officers.
Officers are trained to:
• Prevent crimes
• Protect lives and property
• Investigate offenses
• Maintain peace
• Enforce the law
• Respond to emergencies

Knowing these duties reduces misunderstanding and increases cooperation.

25/11/2025

Benin, Edo – The Edo State Police Command has issued a stern warning to protesters and pressure groups, declaring an end to the rising trend of road blockages and highway obstructions under the guis

Edo Police command cracks down on illegal road blockades amid protestsBenin, Edo – The Edo State Police Command has issu...
25/11/2025

Edo Police command cracks down on illegal road blockades amid protests

Benin, Edo – The Edo State Police Command has issued a stern warning to protesters and pressure groups, declaring an end to the rising trend of road blockages and highway obstructions under the guise of public demonstrations.

In a statement last weekend, the Command expressed deep concern over these illegal activities, signaling a zero-tolerance policy effective immediately.

The police highlighted that while the Nigerian Constitution, under Section 40, guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, this right is not absolute and must adhere to legal frameworks and established protocols.

The Command pointed out that recent incidents of road blocks, obstructing vehicular and pedestrian movement, disrupting commerce, and undermining public peace constitute criminal offenses.

These actions, they argue, infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens and will no longer be tolerated.

Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika, who was appointed to the role following a tragic lynching incident in Uromi, emphasized the urgency of the situation.

The police action aligns with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which permit restrictions on assembly rights for public safety and order. The Command’s stance also draws on the Nigeria Highway Code, which prohibits obstructing roads in ways that impede traffic flow a violation punishable under the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act.

CP Agbonika cautioned organizers and individuals to desist from unlawful assemblies, underscoring the police's commitment to enforcing the law while protecting public order and the rights of all residents.

The statement reflects a broader effort to balance freedom of expression with the need to maintain societal stability, especially in light of recent violent incidents in the state.

Some residents have welcomed the police stance, citing the inconvenience caused by road blockages, while others have raised concerns about potential overreach, calling for dialogue with protest organizers to address underlying grievances.

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