Leonardo de Oliveira

Coronel Leonardo de Oliveira is the commander of the 12th Police Battalion (BPM) in Niterói, Brazil. He has been actively involved in addressing the surge in violence between rival criminal factions, particularly during the recent confrontations between the Terceiro Comando Puro (TCP) and the Comando Vermelho (CV). His statements indicate a strategic focus on regaining control of communities affected by these conflicts, emphasizing the importance of police operations to restore order.