Police Conduct Video Censorship Raids in Benin, Edo State
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/13/2017 (Nigeria) - According to local media reports on Friday, 13 October, a number of raids have been conducted in Benin City, Edo State, where the NFVCB (National Film and Video Censorship Board) have seized uncensored and unclassified material, valued at millions of naira. Local police have forced entry into properties in locations including the Oba Market Road, Ibiwe Street, Ebo Street, Upper Sokponba Road, Third Circular Road and Second Circular Road. Further raids are likely as the Assistant Director of Edo state has suggested operations are being prepared in iEkpoma, Auchi and Uromi.
Clients operating in Benin are advised to monitor local media sources for further updates on the incident and any associated disruption from ongoing investigations and police operations. Due to the persistent threat of criminal activity, clients should exercise a heightened sense of caution and travel should be subject to strict security risk management protocols.
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