Tag: law and order
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UK powers to seize migrants’ phones without arrest explained
Introduction The UK has introduced powers enabling authorities to seize mobile phones from migrants without the need for arrest. This policy shift is part of a broader effort to manage Channel crossings and strengthen border controls. As the number of people entering the country via small boats continues to rise, debates have intensified around the…
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Governor Nassir Endorses Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers and Urges Muguka Ban
Introduction: A Strong Stance Against Narcotics Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has publicly aligned with President William Ruto’s hardline approach to drug trafficking, endorsing the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. Speaking at a Sunday service at Africa Divine Church in Nyali, Nassir framed narcotics as an escalating threat to public health, safety, and youth…
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Lagos CP Orders Probe into Murder Allegations Against Pastor Chris Okafor
Background The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Panti to investigate serious allegations of murder leveled against Pastor Chris Okafor, the Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries. The directive places the issue under formal police scrutiny, signaling a potential turning point…
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Ondonga Traditional Authority Condemns Fatal Shooting of Oshikoto Headman and Injuries to Another
Ondonga Condemns Violent Attack in Oshikoto The Ondonga Traditional Authority has publicly condemned the Friday shooting in Oshikoto that claimed the life of Onelago village headman Sam Nepando and left the headman of Likokola, I-Ben Nashandi, injured. Chaired by John Walenga, the authority described the incident as a grave violation of community norms and law,…
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Two Men to Appearing in Court After €750,000 Seizure in Douglas Garda Searches
Major seizure and arrests linked to drug trafficking in Cork Two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, are due to appear in court after Garda searches in the Douglas area of Cork uncovered a substantial cash seizure. Investigations are ongoing, with follow-up operations carried out by Garda National Drug & Organised Crime Bureau in…
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Murshidabad: JUP Chief Humayun Kabir’s Son Arrested for Alleged Assault on Police Constable
Incident at the family residence draws police attention The arrest of Golam Nabi Azad, the son of Humayun Kabir, the chief of the Janata Unnayan Party (JUP), has sparked a political and legal flashpoint in Murshidabad district. Police said Azad was taken into custody on Sunday after an alleged assault on a police constable stationed…
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Nigeria Declares Kidnappers and Bandits as Terrorists: What It Means
Overview: A Historic designations move Nigeria’s federal government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists. This dramatic policy shift aims to give security agencies a broader legal toolkit to confront widespread abductions, rural attacks, and violent crime that have destabilized communities in many states. By labeling these actors…
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Car Bomb Kills General in Moscow: A Break in Quiet Diplomacy
What happened In the early hours of December 22, 2025, a blast ripped through a car in southern Moscow, killing Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior figure within the Russian General Staff. Local authorities say the explosion occurred beneath the Kia Sorento he was driving, a vehicle that was destroyed in the blast. Emergency responders…
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Turkish National Under Probe for Alleged Terror Links after Nairobi Arrest
DCI seeks 15 days to investigate alleged terror links involving Turkish national In a developing case that has drawn attention to national security efforts, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has requested a 15-day window to complete an investigation into alleged terror links involving a Turkish national. Court documents indicate that authorities are pursuing leads…
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Gush Etzion Residents Sign Petition Condemning Settler Violence Against Palestinians
Overview: A Community Takes a Stand More than 400 residents living in the Gush Etzion bloc in the West Bank have signed a petition condemning violent attacks by Israeli civilians on Palestinian property and people. The move, described by one of the petition’s initiators to The Times of Israel, is positioned as a call for…