…an inquiry into the death, with statements expected from officers involved in the detention and those present at the RPF office. “We have started an inquiry. Statements from the police officials who caught him and those present at the police station will be taken. We are also waiting for the autopsy report,” he said. T…

…for misconduct. “Operation VELVET must never serve as a pretext for extortion, illegal detention, harassment, or unauthorised impoundment of vehicles and documents,” Ojajuni warned. He said officers found engaging in bribery, intimidation or other forms of professional misconduct would face disciplinary action in accor…

…following the postponement of her legal case challenging her potential deportation and detention. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed the case, she reminded the public that she was born in the country. The former beauty queen said she remained confident in…

…k-ex-commonwealth-champion-baptiste-found-jailed-in-morocco/ 5. FUOYE denies VC’s arrest, detention following Osun poll The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti has dismissed reports that its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joshua Ogunwole, was arrested and detained by the police in Abuja following the recently conclud…

…children, aged 13 to 17, appeared in court after spending about three months in police detention. They were among 76 people arrested in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano states for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests, which lasted from August 1 to 10, 202…

…that former prime minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga had been “assassinated” while in detention under the junta. Since coming to power, the army has imposed severe restrictions on freedoms in Mali, squeezing the space for dissident voices through the courts, coercion and the dissolution of political parties. Under Genera…

…fundamental rights under Part IV of the 1999 Constitution remain enforceable despite his detention. He is also seeking a declaration that the ICPC's refusal to grant family access, without a court order or lawful justification, violated Sections 34 and 37 of the Constitution and Articles 5 and 18 of the African Charter…

…council also said Adeyemi Idowu, described as a top Accord Party campaigner, remained in detention following the same operation.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The Imole Campaign Council further alleged that the soldiers were directed by one ASP Wemimo, a police officer…

…journalists to report and document incidents involving threats, harassment, attacks, detention, equipment seizure, denial of access and other forms of interference. Journalists can access the Safe Media WhatsApp prompt through the designated channel or send “safemedia” to https://dub.sh/safemedia, or by typing “safemed…

…in which he had immunity. He was subsequently transferred to the Clark County Detention Center, where he has remained while awaiting trial.According to TMZ sources with direct knowledge, Davis is not afraid of prison because he has spent time behind bars over the years, although he does not want to spend the remainder…

…It is disturbing that we still have over 62 Accord Party leaders held in illegal police detention without any charges against them. This is not democracy. The second issue has to do with the viral video of a serving senator, Francis Fadahunsi who today called for the killing of Accord Party leaders and their families.…

…of misleading information". The Sun reported that it was the first high-profile detention of a sports journalist in Turkey under the country's disinformation law. Reports said Terzi continued to stand by his story after Galatasaray's denial and was quoted as saying he was "putting my life on the line" for the report. I…

…Adejoorin, as we believe there is no lawful and credible basis for his abduction and detention,” he said. The party also urged INEC, civil society organisations and election observers to monitor developments in Ijesaland closely, warning that the arrests may be “connected to an attempt to create an environment conduciv…

…of the State Command for further investigations. The move, he added, followed a valid detention warrant from a magistrate’s court.

…lawmakers lacked the authority to override an existing court order directing Adeyemi’s detention. The committee is investigating allegations surrounding the creation and operations of the PFIPC, including claims of impersonation, forgery, financial impropriety and the unlawful use of government facilities and official…

…order in question, a bench warrant, only authorised his arrest and did not authorise his detention. “A bench warrant is an order to arrest a man and bring him before the court. It is not an order to detain him. “The warrant directed the police to arrest our client and to produce him before the Federal High Court. They…

…friends and not biologically related to her. The boy has been taken to a juvenile detention centre as investigators continue to determine what led to the incident. Officials have not disclosed a motive. Makayla's family said she was preparing to start high school and was looking forward to going back-to-school shopping…

…Government formally engaged with the council. Adeyemi, who is currently in police detention, issued the claims through his legal defence team on Sunday, August 2, in a statement signed by Festus Akhigbe.

…as "appalling and shocking". "I think the military is responsible for his disappearance, detention incommunicado," she said. "I am so angry and alarmed that we are letting impunity in our country get worse and worse," she added. The Uganda Law Society has filed a petition for his release. "If he's being suspected of co…

…Force.''Okoye said consequently, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the immediate detention of the four officers. The police image maker added that the case has been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a detailed and impartial investigation, while appropriate disciplinary procedures h…

…brought to court in police custody, was not arraigned.Instead, he was returned to police detention for reasons not disclosed by the authorities.The development has triggered concern among traditional leaders and residents of the affected communities, who also questioned the release of Uduak Essien, the suspect's allege…

…the Police Command of gross harassment, abuse of human rights and arbitrary arrest and detention of Accord Party chieftains and members. The council, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said: “We find the controversial reinstatement of CP Ibrahim Gotan as the Commissioner of Police for Osun State ve…

…Femi Gbajabiamila, wrote to the police in October 2025 concerning the man now in detention, why not invite him to come and adopt those letters?” The lawmaker, who pleaded anonymity because he did not want to preempt the outcome of the probe, also faulted claims by the panel that signatures of Gbajabiamila in documents…

…Flores were captured in a US military raid in January and are being held in a New York detention center awaiting trial on charges related to drug and firearms trafficking. They have pleaded not guilty. “We welcome any path to dialogue that helps consolidate peace, coexistence, and reconciliation among Venezuelans,” rea…

…that foreign nationals who are detained by immigration authorities may be held in a detention facility while their cases are processed.Depending on the circumstances, some individuals may appear before an immigration judge, while others could face expedited removal without a court hearing.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking n…