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Nigeria Names New Police Head Amid Rising Violence
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: President Bola Tinubu appoints a new police chief to tackle escalating violence from armed groups, highlighting ongoing security issues.
WHO: President Bola Tinubu
WHAT: Named a new inspector-general of police
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: To address rising violence by armed groups
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