Tag: #EndSARS Protests

#EndSARS: Again, Police threaten showdown as youths vow to resume protest today

Aminu Imam

The Lagos State Police Command has said security agencies will not fold their arms as youths plan fresh protests against police brutality and extortion. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, titled: ‘No room for violent protest, gathering in Lagos’. The statement was issued after a poster titled: “#EndSARS reloaded Phase II” went viral on social media. In a copy of the poster, it was stated that the “phase II” of the #EndSARS protest would begin today, Monday, December 7…

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Lekki shootings: Despite FG’s sanction, CNN airs fresh documentary

Aminu Imam

The US Cable News Network, (CNN) continued its uncovering facts around Lekki toll gate massacre yesterday despite threat from the Nigerian government to sanction the media platform for airing an investigative documentary on the event of October 20. The second documentary corroborated facts in the initial report using CCTV footage submitted by the Lekki Concession Company at the Lagos panel of inquiry, re-iterating the need for Nigerian authorities to come clean. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, had last week described CNN’s report on the Lekki shootings as ‘unprofessional journalism,’…

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‘Buhari won’t allow repeat of #EndSARS protests’ – Minister

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President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not allow a repeat of the #EndSARS protests that rocked the country in October.  The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the National Security Council, presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Dingyadi said President Buhari promised to do whatever it takes to forestall a repeat of similar protests.  He further quoted the President as promising more support for the nation’s security agencies to maintain peace.  Dingyadi said…

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#EndSARS protest: Davido, Boy, Burna Boy, 46 others sued

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An activist, Kenechukwu Okeke has filed a criminal complaint before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Abuja against fifty (50) #EndSARS promoters. In the complaint, prominent personalities mostly entertainers and social influencers were listed. The case was instituted on Monday in pursuant to sections 88, 109(a), 110(1) (c) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. The defendants include; A’isha Yesufu, Yemi Alade, Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye, Kanu Nwankwo, Deji Adeyanju, Banky W, Kiki Mordi, Burna Boy. Others include Uche Jombo, Tiwa Savage, Yul Edochie, Innocent Idibia, amongst others  Okeke, who…

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#EndSARS protesters gathering hoodlums to unleash mayhem in FCT, Lagos – Group alleges

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MURIC warns against further protest  Promoters must face the law, says Garba Shehu  Some well-meaning Nigerians, under the aegis of March4Nigeria, say some purported #EndSARS protesters are mobilising hoodlums to wreak havoc in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), and Lagos. Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Lagos, National Secretary, Comrade Onimisi Bello said funds for the exercise has already been laundered online using crypto-currencies.  According to the group, these extremist elements will re-launch violent uprisings under the guise that their members are being hounded. The March4Nigeria, however, condemned the…

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Lekki shooting: ‘Soldiers were attacked at Lekki Tollgate’ – Army Commander

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Army Officer at an event

Ø  Soldiers offered water to protesters despite attack The Commanding Officer of 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, Salisu Bello, has said that contrary to widespread reports, soldiers did not shoot #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza on October 20, 2020, saying that instead, it was his men that were attacked.  Bello made this assertion in his statement on oath filed before the Lagos State judicial panel probing the Lekki shooting and cases of police brutality.  Security operatives believed to be soldiers had on the 20th of October 2020, brutally…

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#EndSARS: South-West governors meet, to improve security

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South-West Governors yesterday met in Lagos to strategise on improved security in the region following the recent #EndSARS protest mayhem. In his opening remark, Chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, said that the region had gone through a lot in recent time.  Akeredolu said that when the #EndSARS protest started in the South-West and other parts of the country, the police were guiding the protesters, adding that what started as a peaceful demonstration by the youths eventually turned to a different thing.  He said that the meeting…

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#EndSARS: Destruction in Lagos is mind-boggling, says Zulum

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Political leaders from the North-East led by Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum yesterday paid a solidarity visit to Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commiserate with him and Lagosians over the massive destruction in the state by hoodlums during the #EndSARS protest. The team, which also included Zulum’s predecessor in office and currently Senator representing Borno-Central, Senator Kashim Shettima, were received by Sanwo-Olu at the State House in Marina. Zulum described the attack as “mind-boggling”, noting that the violence was deliberately contrived to hurt Lagosians and said the proportion…

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Looting: Adamawa Police arrest over 200 suspected looters, recovers tractors, others

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Gov. Fintiri orders house-to-house search, extends curfew From Alhassan Haladu, Yola Adamawa state Police Command says it had arrested two hundred and thirty-five (235) suspected vandals and looters across the state. The State Police Commissioner, (CP) Olugbenga Adeyanju, disclosed this during a press briefing yesterday while parading suspects to newsmen at the Police Headquarters in Yola, the state capital. C P Adeyanju said, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, it embarked on an intensive joint patrol across the state in order to reclaim the public space from criminal elements…

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KDSG relaxes curfew in all 23 LGAs

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Permits movement from 6am to 6pm The Kaduna State Government has reviewed curfew hours throughout the 23 local government areas of the State. According to an issued by the state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, as from today, citizens can freely move and pursue their lawful business from 6am to 6pm.  Movement is however restricted during the night-time curfew hours of 6pm to 6am. The state government appealed to residents of the state to remain vigilant, report criminals and continue to operate with the security…

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