The Nigerian Police Force have announced that officials from the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery squad are barred from joining the newly set-up tactical unit, SWAT. One of the criteria for the selection of SWAT officers stipulates that they must not have worked for SARS, according to a memo that was shared by the Police. Other key…
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No More Checking Of Nigerians’ Phones – IG Of Police (Watch)
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered police officers to stop checking citizens’ phones. For years, operatives had insisted on searching phones of Nigerians youths at checkpoints or any location. During such encounters at roadblocks or patrols, policemen, in most cases, forcefully snatch phones belonging to innocent citizens. They search through e-mails, text messages, as…
Nigerians React To IGP’s Creation Of SWAT As Replacement For SARS
The Inspector-general of Police, Mohammad Adamu has established a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad as a replacement for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force. “The IGP has also set up a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Tram will fill the gaps arising from dissolution of the defunct…
We Hear Promises But We Need To See Actions Taken – Tacha
Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Natacha Akide simply known as Tacha says the government must go beyond the rhetorical promises and take steps in tackling issues raised by protesters in the country demanding an end to the now-defunct SARS and police brutality in general. Speaking to Channels TV on Wednesday during its Sunrise Daily programme, the…
#EndSARS: Kanye West Condemns Police Brutality In Nigeria
Kanye West has spoken about the ongoing #EndSars Protests in Nigeria. The rapper and entrepreneur took to his verified Twitter account to write; “I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality.” The “Jesus Walk” rapper also added: “the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria” West is one of the…
Buhari Finally Speaks On #EndSARS Protest, Makes A Promise (Full Statement/Video)
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the public outcry over the activities of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS and the entire Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He promised to extensively reform the Force. The President while delivering a speech at the launch of the presidential youth empowerment scheme at the State House in Abuja, declared…
Our Five Demands – Don Jazzy And Others Demand These From The IGP After Dissolving SARS
Even though the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has been dissolved, civilians seem not satisfied with that hence have made their five demands known to the Nigerian police. Marvin Records boss Don Jazzy in a recent post made their five demands known to the IGP as he calls on all Nigerian youth to sign it and present it to…
President Buhari’s Daughter Reacts To The Ongoing SARS Protest
President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari has shown her stance on the EndSARS protest regardless of the fact that her father is the president of the country. She took to her Instastories to share her take on the protest as many innocent Nigerians have lost their lives in the hands of the SARS. She condemned the actions…
“You Won’t Know How Happy I Am” CSP Dolapo Badmus Reacts As IGP Dissolves SARS
A former Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Dolapo Badmus could not hold her joy as the long-awaited news that the SARS has been dissolved was finally revealed to the public. She took to her Instagram page to an excited photo of herself and captioned it as: “MY PEOPLE!!!. You won’t know how happy I…
BREAKING: IGP Adamu Bows To Pressure, Officially Dissolves SARS
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, has been disbanded. Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, made the announcement on Sunday afternoon. This follows days of nationwide protest against the police operation. Nigerians, mostly the youths, had taken to the streets of major cities to protest SARS’ brutality while the hashtag “ENDSARS” has trended for days on…
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