The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Muhammad Adamu who had been under ‘fire’ recently over his tenure elongation by president Muhammadu Buhari, has received fresh knocks from Nigerians after the arrest of EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate on Saturday. The EndSARS protests that led to the death of many Nigerian youths across the country late…
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#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Police Officers Embark On ‘Show Of Force’ At Lekki Toll Gate
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force embarked on a ‘show of force’ at the Lekki Toll Gate earlier today, Nigerian Tribune reported. Ahead of the February 13th #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest at the Toll Plaza, the officers were reported to have embarked on a show of force. Some Nigerian youths have threatened to carry out a protest…
BREAKING: End SARS: Police Attack Protesters In Abuja, Arrest Four
The police on Friday teargassed some End SARS protesters in Abuja. The protesters were attacked at the gate of the National Assembly, NASS, by some police officers. The demonstrators gathered in front of NASS complex to paint End SARS graffiti on the floor to remind the Nigerian Government of their demands. However, the peaceful protest…
Police Allegedly arrest 11-Year-Old Boy For Reportedly Attacking A Police Station And Declaring Himself IGP
An 11 year old boy has allegedly been arrested by the Edo State Police have for his alleged involvement in the attack by hoodlums on a police station at Evbuotubu area of Benin City. Recall that hoodlums under the guise of #EndSARS protests, attacked Oba Market Police station, Ugbekun Police Station and Idogbo Police station…
#EndSARS: Moment Police Harassed A Hungry Pedestrian Because He Failed To Wear A Mask (VIDEO)
A video that is making rounds online recorded the moment a Police officer mishandled a pedestrian for not wearing a face mask. This comes from the viral protest going on in the country to end police brutality and killings ravaging innocent lives in the country. Hauwa, a Twitter user who shared the news on the…
New SWAT Operatives Begin Training Monday, IGP Lists Requirements.
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said operatives of the new Police Tactical Team will operate within very high professional and ethical standards. Adamu said that the team will uphold the rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices. The SWAT force will commerce training on Monday, October 19. The IGP…
End SARS: Dolapo Badmus Clears Air On Alleged Dismissal From Police Force
Former Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Dolapo Badmus, has described as ‘fake news, reports of her demotion. Reports had emerged on Saturday that Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, Abayomi Shogunle and Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Dolapo Badmus have been demoted. 24 other ex-SARS operatives were also reportedly dismissed for various acts of misconduct….
SARS: Abayomi Shogunle, Dolapo Badmos Affected As Police Demotes, Dismisses 37 Officers [Full list]
The Nigeria Police has dismissed and demoted some former members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Police Service Commission (PSC) is expected to order the prosecution of 24 other ex-SARS operatives for various acts of misconduct. Names and service numbers of those sanctioned became public on Saturday. Abayomi Shogunle, a former Head of…
My Brothers Have Been Victims Of Police Brutality – Regina Daniels Supports EndSARS
Nollywood Actress and wife of a billionaire Regina Daniels has voiced out the bitter experience her brothers and friends passed through in the hands of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The mother of one has expressed her support for the ongoing protest against police brutality and has condemned the brutalities metted out on her brothers and…
“Increase Police Salary” – Erica Tells FG As She Shares A Photo Of Their Salary Structure
Former BBNaija housemate, Erica Nlewedim has pleaded with the government of Nigeria to raise the salaries of the police officers. The now called “Star girl” joined the outcry against police brutality by sharing a photo of the salary structure of police officers of Nigeria. Sharing the photo, she wrote; Dear Government of Nigeria, please increase…
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