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11 Oct 2020
While celebrities and other international stars have joined in fighting against the brutality of SARS, some religious leaders too have joined the fight. The pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, has continually spoken out to challenge some government issues in the country. He has once again been applauded for speaking against SARS and…
11 Oct 2020
Daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have thrown their weights behind the growing campaign against the Special Armed Robbery Squad (SARS).
11 Oct 2020
The United Global Resolve For Peace (UGRFP) has said the only way to solving the policing challenges in the country was to allow the Police Service Commission (PSC) to function independently within the ambit of its statutory powers.
11 Oct 2020
Executive Director of Victims Support Fund (VSF), Prof. Sunday Ocheche, has warned Nigeria Police not to use the newly-constructed police station in Askira in Borno State to torture Nigerians. Ocheche, who spoke, yesterday, in Askira, during the commissioning of the station and barracks constructed by VSF, said the facility would help police to provide adequate…
10 Oct 2020
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday confirmed the death of Jimoh Isiaka, one of the EndSARS protesters in Ogbomosho, a town in Oyo State. "I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso. He later died…
10 Oct 2020
A bystander was shot and killed in Ogbomoso in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, on Saturday by the policemen dispersing #EndSARS protesters. It was unclear if Jimoh Isiaq was among the young Nigerians protesting against police brutality before he was shot. He was rushed to Bowen University Teaching Hospital where he died while receiving treatment. But…
10 Oct 2020
Burna Boy, popularly known as African Giant, has been questioned by the majority of youths on social media after his long silence since the start of the #EndSARS protest. The #EndSARS protest which has been ongoing for 3 days now is targeted towards bringing an end to the brutal and inhumane treatments meted out by…
10 Oct 2020
The protest demanding for the eradication of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, has been going on for 3 days now. It has also gained international attention with popular figures like Trey Songz, Big Sean and John Boyega tweeting about it. Also, Nigerian celebrities have joined the fight against SARS, asking for an end and not…
10 Oct 2020
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condemned the alleged killing of a policeman and injuring of another during the #ENDSARS protest in Ughelli on Thursday. Okowa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba on Saturday. He said that it was disheartening that the unfortunate incident occurred while…
10 Oct 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday night met behind closed doors with the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, over ongoing efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force
10 Oct 2020
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has met with the Inspector-General of Police(IG), Mohammed Adamu, Director-General, Department of State Services(DSS), Yusuf Bichi and Executive Secretary
10 Oct 2020
The protests calling for the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has gained the attention of international media, a global audience as well as international celebrities such as Big Sean, Trey Songz, and John Boyega. Yesterday, 9th October, the hashtag #EndSARS was the number one…