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Tag: #ENDSARS

IGP Tells Policemen to Protect themselves against Attacks
30Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Law Enforcement, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

IGP Tells Policemen to Protect themselves against Attacks

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has called on officers to protect themselves against attacks adding that the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. The IGP made the statement on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also encouraged the operatives who had abandoned the streets for the past five days following the killing of over 20 policemen in the violence that rocked the country. He said, “The unity of this country lies in the support that is given to police officers because if you are demoralised, the tendency is for criminals to take over the public space and the country is relying on us to make sure that the public space is not taken over by the criminals. So no ...
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Obasanjo Scores Buhari Low on Foreign Direct Investment, Security
30Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Economy, News, Nigeria, Security

Obasanjo Scores Buhari Low on Foreign Direct Investment, Security

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again rated the Muhammadu Buhari administration low on intervention security and foreign direct investment, saying that a lot is desired if the country were to impact reasonably on its citizenry. Obasanjo disclosed this at a virtual parley of former heads of state at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari on 23rd October 2020, following the state broadcast to address the shooting of peaceful protesters at Lekki toll gate area of Lagos and other forms of violence that ensured. The former military and civilian leader quoted by Presidential aide on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in a statement released on Thursday warned that the country needs heavy local and international investments to make laudable impact. He said, “Let me commend...
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If You Burn Factories, Release Prisoners, it is Anti-investment – Buhari
30Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

If You Burn Factories, Release Prisoners, it is Anti-investment – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has identified the agricultural sector as an upswing in the country which could be harnessed for economic growth. Buhari who disclosed this in a meeting held last week with all former heads of state to discuss the state of the nation after the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos regretted that the protest which started as a peaceful and legitimate demand for an end to police brutality in the country was hijacked by hoodlums. The hijack sabotaged the goal of the demonstrations. According to a statement by Presidential aide on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President while thanking the former leaders for commending the steps taken by his administration to address the protests said he regretted that the demonstrations degen...
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#EndSARS: Inside PMB’S Parley With Former Heads of State – Femi Adesina
30Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

#EndSARS: Inside PMB’S Parley With Former Heads of State – Femi Adesina

It was very touching, poignant, as President Muhammadu Buhari met with all living former heads of state on October 23, 2020, to discuss the state of the nation. For about two weeks, the country had been suffused with unrest, later violence, precipitated by what began as legitimate protests against police brutality, code-named #EndSARS. In the words of the President, the protests were later “hijacked and misdirected “ by hidden hostile hands, who wanted to destabilize the country. Lives had been lost in scores, countless public and private properties burnt, there was murder and mayhem everywhere. So it was needful that all former leaders of the country meet to put heads together, and fashion pragmatic ways forward. All those who had ruled the country, and who were still ali...
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#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences
28Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 126 suspects in connection with the jail-breaks, looting and vandalism in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests across the nation. According to the breakdown released by the State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, 106 suspects were arrested for breaking stores, looting and arson. He also said 10 escapees were re-arrested, while 10 suspects were arrested for other offences. He said, “The Command wishes to brief members of the public on the #EndSARS protest which was hijacked by hoodlums and mobs who went berserk wreaking havoc majorly in Benin metropolis. “As you are all aware, the hoodlums burnt down police stations, carted away arms and ammunition, raped women in some areas, killed policemen on their gory path to destructio...
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Abaribe Condemns NBC over Channels, AIT, Arise Television Fine
27Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria

Abaribe Condemns NBC over Channels, AIT, Arise Television Fine

Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, on Tuesday requested the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to stop limiting the right of Nigerians to free speech. Abaribe who made the request in a statement by his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, in Abuja, while reacting to the imposition of fine of N3million each on the African Independent Television (AIT), Channels Television and Arise Television over their reportage of the Lekki Tollgate shootings in Lagos by the NBC, said the commission, by that unfortunate action, breached Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution. According to him, Section 39 of the Constitution, specifically made it clear that: “Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and informa...
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Sanwo-Olu Expands Scope of Judicial Panel to Lekki Shooting, Provides Funds for Private businesses
27Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Sanwo-Olu Expands Scope of Judicial Panel to Lekki Shooting, Provides Funds for Private businesses

Following public outcry over the shooting at Lekki Tool Gate area of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expanded the scope of the judicial panel of inquiry to cover the incident. The panel of inquiry was initially scheduled to investigate cases of police brutality in the state but will now seek to unravel circumstances surrounding the shooting in a bid to bringing the culprits to justice. The development was contained in a tweet by Governor Sanwo-Olu in his verified Twitter handle on Monday morning (today). He said, “Well done to the youths in Lagos for coming together to select Rinu Oduala & Majekodunmi Temitope to join the Lagos Judicial Panel on SARS as part of our commitment to justice and compensation for victims of Police brutality. Proceedings are public, foll...
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Judicial Panels Must Investigate Lekki Shooting, Ensure Accountability for Crime – UK
27Oct By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Judiciary, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Judicial Panels Must Investigate Lekki Shooting, Ensure Accountability for Crime – UK

The United Kingdom has called for the probe of the shooting at Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos and other related incidents that occurred during the #EndsARS protests. Security forces had opened fire at peaceful demonstrators at the Lekki toll gate areas after protesters had camped there for weeks demanding for an end to police brutality and a reform of the force. The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria disclosed in a tweet on its verified Twitter handle on Monday that perpetrators of crimes must be brought to book. The Commission urged security agencies to apply restraint in its bid to restore law and order in the country. The tweet read, “We remain concerned by acts of looting & violence in Flag of Nigeria & urge security services use restraint as order is restored...
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#EndSARS: Buratai, GOCs Meet over Protest
26Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Armed Forces, Law Enforcement, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

#EndSARS: Buratai, GOCs Meet over Protest

The top hierarchy of the Nigerian Army, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, General Officers Commanding (GOC) of the Divisions and Operation Commanders, are currently in a meeting where they are brainstorming on the recent threat to national security caused by the #EndSARS protests. The meeting is holding in the Army Conference Room at the Defence Headquarters and shortly before it went into closed session, Buratai condemned unnamed international organisations for threatening to issue travel bans to Military Officers over alleged violation of human rights. He disclosed that the conference will discuss current security challenges in the country.
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