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#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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5 facts about the new tactical team ‘SWAT’

5 facts about the new tactical team ‘SWAT’

As Nigerians protest for the dissolution of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, used to replace the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the Nigerian Police force through its Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, Wednesday announced five facts about the new team. They include: 5 Facts about the new tactical team ‘SWAT’ No personnel […]

Hoodlums hijack #EndSARS protests in Lagos

Hoodlums hijack #EndSARS protests in Lagos

By Bose Adelaja Thousands of protesters who defied the Wednesday downpour to join the nationwide #EndDARS Protests in Alausa, Ikeja area of Lagos were taken aback as some hoodlums hijacked the protests to attack the protesters and road users. The protests against the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and reform of the Nigerian […]

PHOTOS: ENDSARS protest turned violent in Alausa as protesters fend off hoodlums

PHOTOS: ENDSARS protest turned violent in Alausa as protesters fend off hoodlums

EndSars protest turned violent as some hoodlums tried to prevent the protesters from expressing their aggression against the maltreatment by disbanded Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Photos below were taken by Vanguard Photojournalist Bunmi Azeez. ALSO READ: #EndSARS: Abuja protesters man major street demand justice, release of incarcerated Nigerians Vanguard News Nigeria.

#EndSARS: Abuja protesters man major street demand justice, release of incarcerated Nigerians

#EndSARS: Abuja protesters man major street demand justice, release of incarcerated Nigerians

Abuja protesters on Wednesday, manned major street, demand justice for Nigerians allegedly killed by F-SARS including those in various police cells. The protesters were led by the Founder and President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Eholor. Speaking on behalf of the protesters Eholor called for a total overhaul of the police including better welfare […]

UPDATED: Armed thugs attack #EndSARS protesters in Abuja

UPDATED: Armed thugs attack #EndSARS protesters in Abuja

By Omeiza Ajayi 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 machetes and sticks, the attackers vandalised vehicles belonging to the protesters and also attacked other motorists. The incident momentarily led to the suspension of the […]