AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

YULETIDE SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU REITERATES BAN ON BURNING OF TYRES AND USE OF ANY FORM OF SOCIAL EXPLOSIVES DURING CROSSOVER NIGHT CELEBRATIONS AND BEYOND. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 YULETIDE SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU REITERATES BAN ON BURNING OF TYRES AND USE OF ANY FORM OF SOCIAL EXPLOSIVES DURING CROSSOVER NIGHT CELEBRATIONS AND BEYOND 


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips PhD, has reiterated the Command’s ban on the burning of tyres and use of any form of social explosives across the State during the Yuletide season, especially during the crossover night celebrations and beyond.


The CP stated that the ban is aimed at ensuring the safety of lives and property, maintaining public order, preventing damage and defacing government roads, environmental pollution/hazards, and security breaches that may arise from such activities.


He warned that the burning of tyres, fireworks, knockouts, firecrackers, or any other explosive devices poses serious risks to public safety and will not be tolerated under any guise. Parents and guardians are advised to caution their wards against engaging in such acts, as offenders will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.


The CP further assured Ndi Anambra that the Command, in synergy with other security agencies, has intensified patrols, surveillance, and intelligence-led operations across the State to guarantee a peaceful and crime-free Yuletide celebration.


The Commissioner encouraged residents to celebrate responsibly, as the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and wishes Ndi Anambra a peaceful and joyous Yuletide celebration.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


31st December, 2025

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