Following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and immediate response to yearnings of citizens, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, convened a meeting with stakeholders, agreeing to meet demands, which include halting use of force against protesters and unconditional release of arrested citizens. The meeting, organized by…
The governor of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, Jide Sanwoolu, has joined the ongoing EndSARS protest in the state, this came after protesters at the Alausa , Ikeja , demanded that the governor addresses them. The governor acceding to the demands of the protesters, walked with them and addressed the protesters promising to ensure change…
Nigeria’s Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned what he described as extra-judicial killing of protesters who are clamoring for Police reforms in the country. He posted this in a tweet today. “It is heartbreaking to see unarmed protested demanding for better policing be victims of harassment, illegal detention and extra-judicial killings in…
Nigerian Youths have continued to protest against the Special Anti-Robbery squad popularly known as SARS. This is coming after the government announced scrapping of the unit in an effort to yield to the demands of the people. Many Nigerian youths have however stated that this announcement is not binding until the President makes the…
Nigerians have taken to Change.org to demand that the international criminal court prosecute the country’s Police Inspector General, Mohammed Adamu. The petition which has gotten over Ten Thousand(10, 000) signatures as at the time of this report is trending on Social media platform Twitter. The irate Nigerians are alleging that the inspector General of…
Nigerians have reacted in their numbers to the decision by the Federal government to dissolve Special Anti-Robbery Squad popularly known as SARS. While some Nigerians commended the Buhari-led administration, others express doubts over the sincerity of the government. They demand an executive gazette and an end to Police brutality while bringing those confirmed of…
It was a colorful event when Chimamanda Adichie’s father was laid to rest in Anambra state, Nigeria. The event which also had present Chimamanda’s hisband saw a lovely moment when Chimamanda Adichie’s husband Dr. Ivara Esege lovingly cradled her stomach as her father as emotions went high. Prof. James Nwoye Adichie, father of…
Nigerian Police official have shot dead a Nigerian, Jimoh Isiaq, in Ogbomosho, Oyo state. The official was shot during the EndSars protest in Ibadan. He was said to be standing observing the protest when he was hit by a stray bullet. This killing has raised outrage among Nigerians who have condemned the unprofessional conduct…
The Nigerian President has been briefed on the ongoing protest by Nigerians against popular anti-robbery unit of the Nigerian Police Force, SARS. According to a tweet by Bashir Ahmad, New media aide to President Buhari, Nigerians have the rights to protest and rightful decisions will be taken. “Good people of Nigeria have every…
Desmond Elliot, the member representing Surulere Constituency in the Lagos State Nigeria, House of Assembly says that harsh treatment by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) has gone beyond reforms. The Lawmaker expressed this on Friday, 9th October 2020 while briefing #EndSARS protesters at the Complex of Lagos State House of Assembly In Ikeja. “…