The women from Oteri-Ughelli in the Ughelli North Local Government Area were protesting against alleged incessant harassment and extortion by policemen in the community.
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Speaking from her hospital bed, Miss Valentine Adomi, 24, a tailor, stated: "I noticed my family members in front of the police station as I was heading to the market to get supplies, so I got off the motorbike to ask them why they were there.
There is tension in Oteri-Ughelli, Ughelli north local government area of Delta State following the alleged shooting of a protester by the police. DAILY
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