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,…
Lagos SCID train officers on community engagement, security services
In addition to efforts of the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State Police Command to further strengthen Community Policing and ensure maximum safety of lives and properties in the state, the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Lagos, has on Monday…
*Lagos communities get school 29 years after (Nation)*Is Buhari really marrying another wife? (Guardian)
Lagos communities get school 29 years after (Nation) Twenty-six communities in the Resettlement Area of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area of Lagos on Thursday got the first primary school after 29 years. The people were moved from old Maroko…
Police must shine their eyes – President Buhari charges Police Service Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged members of the Police Service Commission to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force delivers on its responsibilities. According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, he was speaking Tuesday…