He alleged that incidents of political violence had increased in recent months, citing the killing of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, as one of the most tragic cases.

An Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi has petitioned the Inspector General of Police IGP, Tunde Disu praying the police authority to intervene in the