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Zimbabwe Police Confirm 68 Dead After Overloaded Lake Kariba Ferry Overturns

Andrew Mbeki August 16, 2026

Zimbabwe Afrik24 – The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba this week has risen to 68 after more bodies were recovered on Saturday, the police said. The overloaded passenger ferry run by the government’s Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA)

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Osun Election: ‘Police will ensure lawful choice of voters prevails’ — IGP

Ewaka Sam August 7, 2026

Osun Afrik24 – The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Disu gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with civil society organizations (CSOs) led by Auwal Rafsanjani of the Civil […]

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Explosion claims two lives in Imo, police launch investigation

Ewaka Sam June 26, 2026

Imo Afrik24 – An explosion which occurred inside a large drainage channel located at No.1 Old Nekede Road opposite Lakeside Hotel in Owerri West LGA has killed two persons suspected to be scavengers. The Imo State Police Command, in a statement released by the apokesperson, Henry Okoye, said it has launched an investigation to unravel […]

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Police Close Investigation into Hulk Hogan’s Death

Oakley Mason June 9, 2026

USA Afrik24 – Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according to a report by Florida police that formally closes the investigation into his death. The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an exhaustive review of statements, medical records, surveillance footage and a visual inspection of the

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Youth led anti-govt protests in Morocco turn deadly

Saad Huzaifa October 2, 2025

Morocco Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence. Police opened fire at the protesters in a southern town, reportedly in self-defense, killing two people. The deaths in Leqliaa, about 500 kilometers (312 miles) south of the […]

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South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody

Andrew Mbeki September 12, 2025

South Africa His name remains engraved on people’s memories nearly half a century later. South African authorities on Friday have reopened the investigation into the death of Steve Biko, exactly 48 years after police killed the anti-apartheid activist in detention. The main goal of reopening the investigation is “to lay before the court evidence that will […]

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Tenager arrested over killing of two police officers in gun attack

Aaliyah Aamir September 8, 2025

Turkey A 16-year-old teenager was arrested on Monday over the killing of two police officers in a shotgun attack on a police station in western Turkey, the country’s interior minister said.  The assault took place in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city. Local authorities said two other police officers and a civilian were […]

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Police fire tear gas near campuses in Indonesia

Chung Fang September 2, 2025

Indonesia Indonesian police fired tear gas into crowds of protesters near two universities in the major regional city of Bandung, student groups and authorities said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tension around protests that have killed eight since last week. Protests begun a week ago in Jakarta, the capital, targeting government spending, such as enhanced perks […]

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Nigeria’s Bauchi north records 78 murder cases in 5 months – Police

admin August 23, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s northeast Bauchi state police command, has disclosed that 78 culpable homicide cases were recorded in the state from March 2025 to date. The state commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu who stated this during a press briefing in his office on Thursday, explained that, in the 78 reported cases, 171 suspects were apprehended by […]

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Insecurity: Police set up new deivision in Nigeria’s Benue north

Kingsley Chukwuka August 22, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Benue State is poised for improved security following the approval by the country’s Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to create two new Area Commands and upgrade five Police Stations to Divisions.  According to a press release from the Benue State Police Command, this structural adjustment addresses persistent