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police force

[puh-lees fawrs] / pəˈlis ˌfɔrs /


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The number of victims is not yet clear and more arrests could follow, the national police force said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The local police force apologized for arresting Nowak and an independent investigation into the matter has been launched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He proposed setting up an investigative police force to tackle insecurity and corruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In his post, which quoted the statement by the Nigerian police force, he said the matter was being addressed by the government "at the highest levels".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Washington police force was nowhere to be seen.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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