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…
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#EndSARS: Anonymous Hacks NBC’s Official Twitter Account
The hackers collective known as Anonymous has hacked the official Twitter account of National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. This was brought to light few moments ago, as the group of hackers took over the account and started tweeting write-ups in support of the protest to end SARS and ensure total reform of the Nigeria Police Force….
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…
Disbanded SARS Officers Harass, Extort Man In Port Harcourt (Video)
Days after the Special Anti-Robbery Squad was disbanded by the Inspector-general of Police, Mohammed Adamu, operatives of the unit have reportedly harassed and extorted a man in Rivers state. The man who claims to be a trader, revealed that he was was dispossessed of his phone and the sum of N35,000 by the SARS officers. The…
EndSarsNow: ”My Son Was Nearly Kidnapped In Front Of Our Gate”-Omobola Johnson Former Communication Minister Narrates
Nigerian former and first Minister of Communication Technology in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan has Mrs. Omobola Johnson joined the protest to endsars now. According to her Nigeria’s law of loitering that was established during the colonial times is still effective in the country and needs to be abolished. According to her, the son…
Disbanded SARS Officers Are Barred From Joining SWAT – Police Say
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…
“It’s Time To Bring This Injustice To An End” – BBNaija Winner, Laycon Says As He Joins Protest Against Police Brutality
Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ winner, Olamilekan ”Laycon” Agbeleshe has joined the ongoing protest against harassment, extortion, human rights abuse perpetuated by SARS which is rocking several states in Nigeria. He took to his social media page to pen a thoughtful note on the issue of police brutality, impunity and injustice and how they all need…
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…
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