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SWAT operatives have been spotted on Lagos’s streets following the uproar in the wake of crises the lekki toll plaza met with on the 20th of October, 2020.....read more

Following the promises by the Federal Government and IGP to disband FSARS during the #EndSARS protest that was carried out almost nationwide and to the displeasure of citizens that they planned to reform SARS officials into a new team named SWAT.

The citizens and protesters kicked against their plans but were met with resistance by the government and IGP.

SWAT operatives have been spotted…

Anambra government house on lockdown as governor refuses to address protesters

.. Protesters demand release of detained citizens in SARS custody

Protesters of #EndSARS movement yesterday blocked the Anambra State government bringing activities to a standstill over the governor’s refusal to address them.

The governor, Willie Obiano, apparently sent SSG representatives, but the protesters refused, demanding his presence.

According to eye witnesses, after the government…

NHRC To Set up Fresh Probe Panel On SARS

The National Human Rights Commission said on Tuesday that it was about to set up an Independent Investigation Panel to look into human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other segments of the Nigeria Police Force.

A statement by the commission’s Assistant Director Public Affairs, Fatimah Mohammed, said the proposed IIP would be set up “within the next one week”.

#EndSARS: Folarin, Buhari condemn killing in Ogbomoso

Senators Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) and Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) have condemned the killing of Isiaq Jimoh during a protest against the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in Ogbomoso on Saturday.

The lawmakers gave the condemnation in their separate statements made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some…

Youths Take #EndSARS Protest To Ooni’s Palace

Group of protesters at the entrance of the Ooni’s palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Campaigners for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings have taken the protest to the palace of the Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The protesters bearing placards with various inscriptions assembled on Thursday at the main entrance to the palace of the monarch demanding total…

Stop Killing Our Children – Women Join End SARS Protest In Agege, Lagos

Women in the Agege area of Lagos on Friday joined the End SARS protest.

The women numbering over a hundred marched around, chanting a chorus in the Yoruba tongue.

A closer listen to the chants, reveal that the women were pleading, calling for an end to the killing of their children.

The women asked the government to ensure the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Their protest…

Social Media Influencers Using #EndSARS Protests For Popularity -Police

The Nigeria Police Force says many youths are using the #EndSARS protest to grow their fan base on social media.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Dailyprogramme on Friday.

He said, “I have seen some of those who are pushing for end SARS who are just pseudo-activists, people who are desperate for public validation, people who are…