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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

EDO POLICE COMMAND DEBUNKS FALSE KIDNAPPING REPORT INVOLVING STUDENTS OF GREEN PARK ACADEMY, ADUWAWA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE


EDO POLICE COMMAND DEBUNKS FALSE KIDNAPPING REPORT INVOLVING STUDENTS OF GREEN PARK ACADEMY, ADUWAWA


The Edo State Police Command has become aware of a misleading and unfounded report circulating on social media alleging that students of Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, Benin City, were kidnapped. The false narrative, which is being propagated by a woman popularly known as “Azawoman,” has generated unnecessary concern among members of the public.


Following a thorough verification and preliminary investigation by the Command, it has been established that no kidnapping incident occurred at the school as alleged. Findings reveal that the report is entirely false, lacks any factual basis, and was deliberately disseminated to misinform the public and create unwarranted panic within the State.


The Command strongly condemns the reckless spread of false information capable of undermining public confidence, causing fear among residents, and diverting attention from genuine security concerns. Such actions constitute a threat to public order and will not be tolerated.


Consequently, the Command has commenced steps to apprehend the originator of the false report for questioning and possible prosecution in accordance with extant laws. 


The Edo State Police Command therefore urges members of the public to exercise restraint and responsibility in their use of social media by verifying information through credible and official sources before sharing same. The public is further encouraged to report security-related concerns through appropriate channels to enable prompt verification and response by law enforcement agencies.


The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reassures residents that the security situation in the State remains under control and that the Command is committed to safeguarding lives and property. He also appreciates the continued cooperation of law-abiding citizens and calls for sustained support in the collective effort to maintain peace, security, and public order across Edo State.


ASP ENO IKOEDEM,

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

EDO STATE COMMAND.


3rd June, 2026.

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