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The Edo State Government on Tuesday dismissed claims that the recent violence in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, was a protest
In a statement signed by Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government described the incident as a “coordinated riot” aimed at destabilising the state. The statement added that the violence was allegedly orchestrated by a Nigerian resident in Russia and other locations abroad.
Ekpoma violence a riot, not protest – Edo Govt
Security agencies have reportedly identified the suspected masterminds, who allegedly contacted individuals in Ekpoma and coordinated riots across Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, and the Government House in Benin City, with funding traced to diaspora sources.
In a statement signed by Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government described the incident as a “coordinated riot” aimed at destabilising the state. The statement added that the violence was allegedly orchestrated by a Nigerian resident in Russia and other locations abroad.
Ekpoma violence a riot, not protest – Edo Govt
Security agencies have reportedly identified the suspected masterminds, who allegedly contacted individuals in Ekpoma and coordinated riots across Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, and the Government House in Benin City, with funding traced to diaspora sources.