SARS Update

#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother’s death

#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother’s death

A clergyman, Henry Sanni, on Friday demanded N250 million from the police for the alleged extra-judicial killing of his brother. Sanni, made the allegation in a petition before the Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigeria police. Sanni told the […]
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#ENDSARS: Akeredolu sets up panel of judicial inquiry in Ondo

#ENDSARS: Akeredolu sets up panel of judicial inquiry in Ondo

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the constitution of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into all complaints by members of the public on alleged illegal activities of officers of Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State. The decision of the State Government was in line with the […]

Gov Ugwuanyi visits defunct SARS office to confirm closure

Gov Ugwuanyi visits defunct SARS office to confirm closure

To inaugurate panel on Wednesday As he visits ailing Mbazulike Amechi in hospital Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Monday, visited the defunct office of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Enugu to confirm that the facility has been closed in compliance with the Federal Government’s directives based […]

Opposition plotting to hijack #EndSARS protest, destabilise state ― Imo govt

Opposition plotting to hijack #EndSARS protest, destabilise state ― Imo govt

The Imo State government has raised the alarm that some disgruntled politicians want to hijack the current #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem in the state. The government disclosed that a high ranking member of the opposition who recently lost his number one position plum job has met with his henchmen for the purpose of recruiting […]

#EndSARS: CAN urges IGP to suspend SWAT formation

#EndSARS: CAN urges IGP to suspend SWAT formation

…Condemns attempts to disrupt peaceful protests …Lists ways to halt #EndSARS protests By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has advised the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, to suspend efforts made towards the establishment of the Special Weapons And Tactical, SWAT, unit of the Nigerian Police Force. CAN President, Revd. Samson […]

[BREAKING] #EndSARS: Ikpeazu approves inauguration of Judicial Panel of Inquiry

[BREAKING] #EndSARS: Ikpeazu approves inauguration of Judicial Panel of Inquiry

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has approved the inauguration of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate allegations of extra-judicial killings and brutality by security agents in the state. The composition of the panel is as follows: 1. Retired Justice S N Imo – Chairman 2. Nwakanma John ALSO READ: #EndSARS protest: Emmanuel’s N4m […]

#EndSARS: Edo govt sets up judicial panel of inquiry

#EndSARS: Edo govt sets up judicial panel of inquiry

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Edo State Government on Monday set up a 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry into circumstances surrounding the #EndSARS protests in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., in a statement, disclosed that the Panel has been given 90 days to complete the assignment. According to him, the Panel […]

We’re meeting your demands, FG tells #EndSARS protesters in Canada

We’re meeting your demands, FG tells #EndSARS protesters in Canada

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians based in Canada of its deference to their “collective call” for improved governance back home. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa conveyed the assurance in a statement following #EndSARS protests by members of the Nigerian community there between Oct. 9, 12 and Oct. 16 respectively. This is contained in […]

#EndSARS: Gov Abiodun inaugurate Judicial Panel

#EndSARS: Gov Abiodun inaugurate Judicial Panel

Charges members to be fair, firm James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the State Judiciary Panel of Investigation on the #ENSARS protest with a call on members to make fairness, firmness, dedication, and objectivity their watchwords. The governor, who spoke while inaugurating the panel in his office at Oke-Mosan, […]