Tuesday, November 19

Security

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley is a Coward, Only Nigerians Can Save Themselves – Deji Adeyanju
6Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security, Youths

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley is a Coward, Only Nigerians Can Save Themselves – Deji Adeyanju

Deji Adeyanju, human rights activist, has called out singer Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley describing him as a coward for calling off planned End SARS protest that was billed to take place on Wednesday. Naira Marley today announced cancellation of the protest after persuasion from government and the Nigerian Police Force. The cancellation was announced after the Minister of Youths, Sunday Dare urged the musician to call off the protest, promising that the government is taking actions to address the issue. In his reaction, Adeyanju said in a tweet on Tuesday that the singer acted like a coward. He added that Nigerians were not ready to challenge bad governance adding that when the masses are ready, everyone will willingly take to the street without being persuaded. ...
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Cybercriminals Responsible for #EndSARS Campaign – Buhari’s Aide
5Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

Cybercriminals Responsible for #EndSARS Campaign – Buhari’s Aide

  The Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad were coordinated by internet fraudsters. Onochie who disclosed this in a series of tweets that while there were a few bad eggs in the police, the protests against SARS were orchestrated by Internet fraudsters. She tweeted, “I have no doubt that there are some staff of SARS who are unprofessional in their dealings with the public the same way we have unprofessionalism in the army, mainstream police, customs, civil service, public service , traders, doctors, lawyers, journalists, teachers, pastors etc. “But what is going on now is a coordinated attack by cyber criminals joined by unsuspecting innocent citizens.  This is not the firs...
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Osinbajo Condemns FSARS Actions
4Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Osinbajo Condemns FSARS Actions

  Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday condemned the actions of some policemen, especially those attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, who he accused of harassing Nigerians nationwide. He stated that such actions were unacceptable from those saddled with the responsibilities of protecting citizens. Osinbajo disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at his official residence in Akinola Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Vice President said, “I am very concerned and in fact sometimes angry about what I see happening to young men and women who are arrested and, in some cases, maimed or killed by men of the police force, in some cases, those who man tactical units of the police force such as SARS and other units. “It is completely objec...
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DSS Operative Shot Dead by NSCDC Official in Osun State
4Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

DSS Operative Shot Dead by NSCDC Official in Osun State

  An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) named Seyi Adebowale was shot dead by an official of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified as Sunday Dade in Osun State. Adebowale was gathered to have been shot in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government Area in the palace of the traditional ruler after the commissioning of a bridge built by the Nigeria Army which was flagged off by Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on September 15, 2020. The NSCDC official, Dade, it was gathered started shooting sporadically to express his joy after the programme of the day but unfortunately one of the bullets he fired hit Adebowale. A source told The Nation that Adebowale was rushed to the Genera...
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Review SARS Now – Atiku Condemns ‘Cruel Actions’ of SARS Against People
4Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Review SARS Now – Atiku Condemns ‘Cruel Actions’ of SARS Against People

Following a social media outcry over the actions of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria police force, former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has asked government to review the operations of SARS. Atiku made the call in a tweet on his official Twitter handle, while weighing in on the #ENDSARS campaign on social media on Saturday. On Saturday, the #ENDSARS campaign was invigorated by a viral video of an alleged shooting of a man by suspected members of SARS in Delta State. Reacting to the video and the outcry that followed, the former vice-president said it was important that the activities of SARS are reviewed to ensure that the rogue elements are excised from the unit and s...
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BREAKING: #RevolutionNow Protest Hits Abuja
1Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

BREAKING: #RevolutionNow Protest Hits Abuja

  The organizers of the #RevolutionNow protest, Coalition for Revolution (CORE), have held a peaceful protest in Abuja. The protest spearheaded by the leader of the group who is also a former presidential candidate and Omoyele Sowore, said the protest is against poor governance in the country. The protesters marched through Area 1 roundabout, chanting different songs with bearing placards with different inscriptions. The protest, according to Sowore, is to demand reversal of: “anti-people policies implemented by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. “These harsh policies that have burnt a burdensome hole into the pockets of the Nigerian people are coming at a time when citizens are recovering from the adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global health...
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APC Governors Condemn Attacks on Zulum, Say Attacks Targeted at Distracting Peacebuilding
28Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Terrorism

APC Governors Condemn Attacks on Zulum, Say Attacks Targeted at Distracting Peacebuilding

Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), have said the recent attacks on the convoy of Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum were aimed at distracting the him from ensuring that life returns to normal in the state. On Friday, the governor’s convoy was attacked near Mongunu town. They were ambushed on their way to Baga where governor Zulum was billed to receive returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Another convoy of the governor was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Sunday on their way out of Baga by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. However, the governor made it back to Maiduguri unscathed. Reacting to the attacks, the APC governors in a statement said the attacks were ploy to distract the governor from building on his fight on i...
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30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy
27Sep By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy

  The Convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum was attacked by terror sect Boko Haram on Friday leaving the death toll at 30. Sources in Maiduguri said the casualties from the attack on Zulum on a highway had doubled, following the recovery of more bodies. The victims of the attack included policemen and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. However, The police and the governor have come out to said 11 people died in the attack. The police subsequently released the breakdown of victims to include eight policemen and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. Governor Zulum has since consoled the bereaved families and described the victims as priceless heroes. Chief spokesman to Governor Zulum, Isa Gusau, said in a statement yesterday that his principal ...
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US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll
24Sep By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

The United States has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on their good outing during the Edo State governorship election last Saturday. This was contained in a statement by the US mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. The US also acknowledged the effort of civil society organisations in Nigeria for their role in promoting democratic principles and accountability during the poll. It commended the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Osagie, his All Progressive Congress (APC) counterpart, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Edo electorates for their roles in ensuring peaceful conduct of the poll. In spite of the gains, the US expressed worry over reports of violence, vote buying and intimidation of the electorate and observers. ...
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