Leaders of Peter Obi’s support groups released after 24-hour detention
Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more than 24 hours in police detention over a disputed Independence Day march in Uyo.
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ekemini Simon, as published by Premium Times · · 1 min read
Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more than 24 hours in police detention over a disputed Independence Day march in Uyo.
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