An unidentified man was reportedly killed and many injured during a fiasco that ensued between members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as Shi’ites, and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja. Secretary of IMN’s Academic Forum,…
Lekki residents donate patrol van, tents to police
The Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has donated a patrol van to the Area J command, Ajah, of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The gesture, according to the association, was to show support to the police division and…
Lai Mohammed, FG, IGP, others sued for N50bn over #EndSARS
Human rights lawyer Joe Nwokedi has filed a N50 billion lawsuit against the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigeria Police Force over their roles in the #EndSARS protests. Other respondents in the suit…
Buhari committed to extensive police reforms, says Presidency
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to extensive Police reforms should never be in doubt. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, the Presidency reiterated the full commitment of the…
#EndSARS Protests: Before we lose the plot – Tony Usidamen
Even as #EndSARS—a nationwide campaign against police brutality in Nigeria—enters Day 12, some still consider it as “misdirected” and “futile.” But I disagree. I believe that it is a legitimate struggle, which underlines the failure of leadership in the country.…
#EndSARS protesters launch online radio, Soro Soke
Youths calling for a total overhaul of the Nigeria Police Force have launched an online radio, Soro Soke, The PUNCH has learnt. The channel, through effective and timely communication, is expected to aid the coordination of #EndSARS protests nationwide. When…
*Lagos community raises the alarm over incessant cult clashes (Guardian)*Cop, driver killed as protests spread, ground Lagos, others (Punch)
Lagos community raises the alarm over incessant cult clashes (Guardian) Last week, more than 5,000 members of Ekutu community in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State were thrown into chaos following attacks and counter attacks by members of various cult groups…
Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters block Lekki toll gate
Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, #EndSARS protesters on Monday morning hit the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State, to resume demonstrations. The development led to early morning gridlock…
IGP disbands SARS nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He said the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. Adamu announced this in a live…
Police arrest alleged conspirator in Aso Rock director’s murder
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested an alleged conspirator in the murder of an Assistant Director attached to the State House, Abuja, Laetitia Dagan. The FCT Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified as Edirin Ohonre,…
