Sukoharjo Police chief removed amid outcry over boarding school raid
Police accused of using excessive force against underage female students during a nighttime raid on a local Islamic boarding school as part of an investigation into an arson case, including pointing firearms at them and forcing some to uncover their hair.
The Ondo State Police Command has discovered a suspected counterfeit currency production site in Odigbo Local Government Area, arresting one suspect and seizing three bags of suspected fake US dollars. The operation occurred on October 29 at Kiniso Village, following a complaint from a man who allegedly received counterfeit dollars during a currency exchange transaction.
The suspect, Peter Desmond, was apprehended, while other occupants managed to flee. The arrested individual provided valuable information to assist the investigation. State Police Commissioner CP Felix Ohagwu ordered an intensified investigation to identify and arrest others involved in the operation. Residents are advised to authenticate foreign currencies before engaging in financial transactions and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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