#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 […]
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 […]
