#EndSARS protesters have taken to the streets to hold a candle light in remembrance of victims of police brutality in Nigeria. EkoHotBlog recalls that for over a week now, agitated Nigerian youths have taken to the streets in various states to call for an end to the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), following … Read more
No fewer than 37 former members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad have been shortlisted for dismissal from service. The Police Service Commission is also expected to order the prosecution of 24 other ex-SARS operatives for various acts of professional misconduct. These were the highlights of the Report of the Presidential Panel on Reform of … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has condemned the attack on the #ENDSARS protesters by hoodlums in Benin City. Governor Obaseki in a statement charged the Edo State Police Command to provide adequate security for the protesters as they exercise their rights as concerned Nigerians. He also noted that a thorough investigation would commence immediately … Read more
#EndSARS protesters agitating for police reform and end to police brutality have partially locked downthe third mainland bridge in Lagos. The bridge, which connects the mainland part of the state to the island, is the busiest in the country. Around 5:30pm on Friday, protesters chanting “End SARS!” obstructing vehicular activities and free flow of traffic … Read more
Like Abuja, Lagos and Jos, the ongoing protest against police brutality and extrajudicial killings was on Friday disrupted in Edo State as the protesters were attacked by some armed men. After the protesters gathered at the King’s axis of Benin City, the Edo State capital, some armed thugs stormed the protest ground to attack the … Read more
Folarin Falana, a Nigerian rapper better known as Falz, and Joe Abah, former director-general, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, have announced their withdrawal from a virtual meeting. a few hours to the event. The ministry of youths and sports had Organised a virtual town hall meeting for 3pm on Friday to discuss police brutality. Panelists … Read more
October 16, 2020. Awka #EndSARS Protesters has taken to the streets to conduct a live ‘Burial’ ceremony for Police Officer who allegedly killed Chijioke Iloany. Ekohotblog reports that Police Boss, Mr James Nwafor who was a former aide to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has been accused of several killings which included the killing of … Read more
October 16, 2020. One has been reportedly Dead and many Injured As Thugs Attack Edo #EndSARS Protesters, Ekohotblog learnt. Ekohotblog reports that there is an uproar in Edo state following the attack of #EndSARS Protesters in the state. See Videos Below: https://twitter.com/gracefundkid24/status/1317101502373220353?s=20 #Edoprotest we are under serious attack, armed thugs… we are holding our grounds, … Read more
An activist, Jacob Pwakim, has advised Nigerians protesting against the existence of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force, to be civil and peaceful in their protests. Pwakim, who is the Executive Director of an NGO, Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse (YIAVHA), gave the advice in … Read more
Following a series of Pro-EndSARS tweets coming from the National Broadcasting Commission’s Twitter handle, the NBC, has confirmed that its Twitter account was hacked, stating that they are working on the retrieval. This happened barely 48 hours after viral audio released by an ‘anonymous’ supporting the #EndSARS protest, thereby giving the government 72 hours or … Read more
Two families who lost their loved ones after police officers fired live rounds into #EndSARS protesters in Ogbomoso on Sunday have come under unIndibridled police intimidation. A development that further spotlights the institution’s inability to atone for its decades of corruption and atrocities. According to findings done by Peoples Gazette, the police leadership stepped in … Read more
Protest, EndSARS The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday decried the alleged politisation of #EndSARS protests by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as “irresponsible.” The Lagos APC expressed this concern in a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo. Read Also: Anambra 2020: Nwankpo Declares For Governorship Race “Our attention has … Read more
Now in its eighth day on Thursday, the #EndSARS protest continued in different parts of the country, with protesters repelling attacks from thugs and security agents. The attacks forced some protesters to hire bouncers to increase security at the protest grounds. In Lagos, tragedy struck when two people were crushed to death during the protest … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has ordered that a judicial panels of inquiry be constituted across the country to probe widespread complaints of police brutality and extra judicial killings. The order was issued at a meeting held by governors and vice president Yemi Osinbajo. According to spokesman of vice president Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, the move … Read more
Lagos Bus Services Limited has suspended operations indefinitely following allegations that one of its buses was used to convey thugs to Alausa to disrupt #EndSARS protests as seen in a viral video. The Managing Director, LBSL, Mr. Idowu Oguntona, refuted reports that one of its buses was used in conveying thugs to disrupt protests and … Read more
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have warned inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, against shielding erring policemen who killed protesters across the country from prosecution. The governors issued the warning on Thursday. There has been a nationwide demonstration over the impunity of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). Protesters had taken to the streets … Read more
October 15, 2020. There was pandemonium among the End SARS protesters in Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday morning as suspected cultists with dangerous weapons chased protesters from a protest ground. Youths have been actively involved in the protest for over six days in Osogbo. They have been protesting against brutality, extortion and extra-judicial killings by … Read more
The Nigerian Army has implicitly described EndSARS protesters as trouble makers and anti-democratic forces who are try to create unrest and forment trouble in the country. The army said it was unwavering and resolute to to defending the country and her democracy “at all cost.” In what could be described as a veiled warning to … Read more
October 15, 2020. Feminist Coalition, a not-for-profit organisation and one of the leading supporters of the #EndSARS campaign, says it has received over N77m cash donations in favour of the ongoing protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings by men of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. The group, whose objectives … Read more
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has been urged to dialogue with leaders of #EndSARS, EndSWAT protest rocking different parts of the country. A human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, gave the advice on Wednesday. He said if Buhari’s administration could negotiate with terrorists, then it would not be out of … Read more