AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoSecurity & Justice in Edo: Edo State’s Chief Judge has set up a special court to fast-track cultism and kidnapping cases, with “Special Criminal Court 1” due to begin sitting July 1 in Benin City. Kidnapping Crackdown: Police say they’ve foiled a Benin–Abraka Road kidnap attempt and rescued bus passengers after gunmen opened fire; separately, investigators say a “Chief Security Officer” linked to the Vegetable Market kidnapping is being hunted. Market Kidnap Breakthrough: Edo police report more arrests tied to the Vegetable Market abduction, including a case traced through a stolen Lexus used by the gang. Power & Infrastructure: TCN says a grid voltage instability disrupted electricity across the Lagos corridor, with the Benin–Egbin 330kV line restored and engineers working to fix the Benin–Omotoso line; in Edo, Egor council plans to distribute 500KVA transformers to improve supply and boost security response. Regional/Global Watch: Three ICC judges, including a Benin judge, have sued the U.S. over sanctions they call unlawful and aimed at pressuring the court. Health: Africa CDC warns Ebola deaths have risen sharply, with treatment centres near full capacity and calls for earlier detection and expanded care.
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