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Outrage as police operatives allegedly harass bailiffs enforcing court order
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chinagorom Ugwu , as published by Premium Times
· October 8, 2026
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Key points The police have issued a statement regarding the matter, providing some clarification. An incident involving police operatives and court bailiffs has sparked outrage.
An incident involving police operatives and court bailiffs has sparked outrage. The police have issued a statement regarding the matter, providing some clarification. According to the police, their operatives were not initially aware that the individuals they encountered were court bailiffs.
The police statement is a response to allegations that their operatives harassed the bailiffs while they were enforcing a court order. Further details about the incident and the police response are available from the source.
The incident has generated significant attention, with many expressing concern about the alleged actions of the police operatives. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
Source: Premium Times ·
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