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#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, ENDSWAT protest cripples movement in Warri

By Francis Efe – Warri Hundreds of ENDSARS protesters on Wednesday, crippled activities in major roads of Warri and Effurun in Delta state as they protest against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), as well as the newly announced Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit. The youths kicked off the peaceful march at about 8 […]

Armed thugs attack #EndSARS protesters in Abuja

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Armed thugs on Wednesday in Abuja swooped on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Berger roundabout, brandishing dangerous weapons and injuring some protesters in the process. Armed with matchetes and sticks, the attackers vandalised vehicles belonging to the protesters and also attacked other motorists. The incident momentarily led to the suspension […]

#EndSars: Govt may want to return to status quo ― Music Star, Dampte

Music sensation, Oluyole Oluwaseun, better known as Dampte, has warned that the government may want to return to status quo on the dissolve of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Sharing his thoughts, after the news that the police unit has been scrapped, the Marcelina crooner also revealed the important lesson from the whole saga. […]

Breaking: Thugs attack #ENDSARS protesters in Abuja, injure many, destroy cars

A yet to be identified armed men have reportedly attacked peaceful protesters at Berger junction, Abuja. Many were purportedly injured during the attack. The thugs were said to have armed themselves with machetes of various sizes, matching furiously towards the direction of those protesting against Police brutality and end to the operations of the Special […]

#ENDSARS protesters observe moment of silence for those killed during protests

#ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos state, today, held a moment of silence to honour those who have lost their lives during the protests. The protests which have gone on for six days has so far been marred by use of force by police. With reports of police firing teargas, live ammunition, water […]

VIDEO: Lagos #EndSARS protesters at Agidingbi junction

#EndSars protesters in Lagos continued their protests to a major roundabout in Lagos, Agidingbi junction on Wednesday. The protesters had on Tuesday gathered in front of the Lagos State House of Assembly and started to walk towards Allen Junction after they had been addressed by the governor, a few minutes to 11 am. READ ALSO: […]

#EndSARS: NBA demands release of detained protesters

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, demanded the unconditional release of all peaceful protesters across the federation, even as it called for expedited audit of various detention centres of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. NBA, in a statement by its President, Olumide Akpata, said it had, in line with its core mandate […]

Enough of police brutality — OPC

….Demands compensation for victims Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, has expressed support  for an end to police brutality, while calling for justice against erring officers, as well as compensation to be paid to victims and their families. It lamented that the force, under President Muhammadu Buhari, had failed to shield the brutal character it exhibited under […]

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