#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 […]
5 allegations against SARS
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has been accused of different crimes, which include: Extra judicial killings of suspects Extortion Maltreatment/inhumane treatment of citizens or perceived fraudsters Harassment of female suspects Torture/brutalization READ ALSO: EndSARS Protesters block major roads,streets in Calabar …protest at Police Command Headquarters By Ike Uchechukwu Calabar About 1000 protesters including celebrities took […]
Five demands from #EndSARS protesters
Immediate release of all arrested protesters Justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families Setting up an independent body to oversee the investigation and prosecution of all reports of Police misconduct (within 10days) READ ALSO: Police to commence training of new unit taking over from SARS next week ― […]
Ending SARS is tip of the iceberg ― Tiwa Savage
Vows to continue posting thought-provoking things By Benjamin Njoku Universal Music Group, UMP, artiste, Tiwa Savage, has taken a swipe at the current situation of things in the country, declaring that she will not stop posting thought-provoking things on her Instagram page until Nigeria is made a better place to live than foreign land. The […]
We don’t need executive order to disband SARS, Buhari’s aide tells protesters
By Nwafor Sunday The Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmed, Monday said that with the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu’s declaration of the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the country does not need an executive order to dissolve the police unit. Disclosing this via his twitter […]
Police to commence training of new unit taking over from SARS next week ― IGP
**Says New Unit will not absorb Erstwhile SARS members. **Says Perpetrators of Brutality will be investigated & brought to book. **Issues of Compensation will be addressed after investigation. **Urges protesters to calm down By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday disclosed that the training of a new police […]
Nigerian celebrities to partner with VONY for police reform
The Voice of Naija Youth (VONY) has recommended that the federal government sets up a committee that comprises some of the most prominent voices that fought and were at the forefront of the ENDSARS campaign. According to the founder, Mrs Temi Okesanjo, “it has become imperative that the federal government effectively communicates the implementation process […]
#ENDSARS: Obaseki lauds dissolution of SARS, pledges release of arrested protesters
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki on Monday, hailed the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu for yielding to the demand of Nigerians to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In a statement, the governor said the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad is a testament to people […]
ENDSARS protest continues in Abuja with a new twist
… As CSO petitions US, UK, EU to slam visa ban on Oyo Police CP, family members … Davido meets IGP over police brutality against civilians By Luminous Jannamike The mass action against the extrajudicial activities of the Nigeria Police Force continued in Abuja with a new twist to the demand of the protesters. Recall […]
EndSARS: Police inspector, passerby killed in Lagos protest
A police inspector, Erin Ayodeji, attached to Surulere Anti-kidnapping Unit, and an unidentified passerby have been killed during a protest to end FSARS in Lagos on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that two other inspectors were critically wounded during […]
Sanwo-Olu assures protesters of end to police brutality in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to the #End SARS protesters on the need to be calm and retreat as governments is already addressing the issue. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal while addressing thousands of protesters who blocked the highway at Lekki Toll Gate area. READ ALSO: Okowa commends IGP for […]
