The HoS noted that there has been controversy about the actual number of alleged deaths at the Lekki Toll incident. The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has told the Judicial Panel of Inquiries on Police Brutality in the state that injuries recorded in the aftermath of the Lekki shooting during the EndSARS demonstrations … Read more
Nigeria’s ban on Twitter immediately cut off an estimated 40 million users. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had said that social media companies wishing to operate in the country must register as a local entity and be licensed by the federal government. “We are insisting that for you to operate in Nigeria you … Read more
Her lawyer had said she was randomly picked up on the streets of Akure last year for allegedly having connections with persons who torched the All Progressive Congress (APC) secretariat in Akure during the nationwide #EndSARS demonstrations The Ondo State government, on Sunday, said that it is committed to the release of Kemisola Ogunniyi, the … Read more
The police charged him for conspiracy to commit felony, “armed robbery, arson and rioting”. Nicholas Mbah, an up-and-coming artiste who was detained in Kirikiri Prison, Lagos, for participating in the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has narrated his experience. He was released after spending eight months in prison. According to him, there are several others … Read more
On October 20 last year, soldiers reportedly opened fire at unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate killing a yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons The Chief Pathologist of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), John Obafunwa, on Saturday, tendered the autopsy documents of 99 deaths resulting from the EndSARS protests in Lagos to the Lagos … Read more
Ogunniyi was arrested in Akure and has been imprisoned since October 24, 2020 The Nigerian Correctional Service, Ondo State Command has reacted to the case of Kemisola Ogunniyi, a woman who had a child in prison following her arrest by the police 8 months ago for allegedly participating in #EndSARS protest, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. … Read more
Kemisola was arrested alongside three others, Ayodele Bukunmi, Ojo Samuel and Ani Obinna during the EndSARS saga. One of the youths arrested in Ondo State by security operatives during the EndSARS protest has given birth in prison custody. The 18-year-old girl, Kemisola Oguniyi gave birth in Surulere Prison in Ondo West Local Government Area of … Read more
The minister said Dorsey further launched an emoji to make the EndSARS protest visible on the microblogging site The Federal Government says Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, are vicariously liable for the losses the country suffered during the EndSARS protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Tuesday when … Read more
The SARS unit was disbanded following demonstrations by persons mostly youths in October 2020. The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Thursday, has said that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity across the country from a position … Read more
The proceeding makes it the third time, that Hon Ajala would be ignoring the summons of the panel The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has issued a bench warrant to summon Hon. Rasaq Ajala, the Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area. Chairman of the … Read more
The protesters were calling for an end to police brutality when they were attacked by soldiers at the toll gate A witness on Saturday narrated before the panel on police brutality in Lagos how soldiers shot at protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza on October 20, 2020 and “carried lifeless bodies” into their van. Olamilekan … Read more
Ogun panel on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra-judicial Killings has treated 58 petitions, set to submit report. Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra-judicial Killings sitting at the Magistrate Court 1, Isabo, Abeokuta, will soon submit its reports to the state government. READ ALSO: COVID-19 New … Read more
Gov. Dapo Abiodun, inaugurated the members of the panel on October 19, 2020, and gave them six months to receive and investigate petitions from members of the public The Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations, and Extra-Judicial Killings has concluded its sitting six months after it held its inaugural … Read more
The funnyman was among 40 other protesters arrested by the police during a demonstration against the reopening of the Lekki Tollgate where a number of unarmed protesters were said to have been killed by a team of Army personnel Popular online comedian, Mr. Macaroni has recounted his ordeal in a police station during when he … Read more
So far 235 petitions have been received by the panel, there were 14 cases related to the Lekki shooting One of the coordinators of the #EndSARS protest, Serah Ibrahim, says she witnessed how soldiers and later policemen shot innocent protesters at the Lekki toll gate. She made the statement on Saturday in her testimony at … Read more
The court in the judgment delivered on April 8, on Tuesday, dismissed Popoola’s application for a review of the Immigration Department’s decision to deny him entry into Canada A federal Canadian court in Ottawa, Ontario, has affirmed the decision of the Immigration Department to deny a former operative of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) … Read more
Okorocha was honoured with the award of “Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland” by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo, says the recent #EndSARS protest against police brutality, Boko Haram insurgency, and other security challenges in Nigeria are caused by poverty and injustice. On Saturday, Okorocha was honoured with … Read more
“We were coming to work even on Saturdays and Sundays” – Williams The Defence Space Administration (DSA) says it forestalled alleged attempts by #EndSARS protesters to breach websites of some government agencies websites. In 2020, there was a nationwide campaign against police brutality, particularly regarding the operations of the dissolved special anti-robbery squad (SARS), under … Read more
So far the panel has part-heard over 115 cases and given out about ₦44m as compensation. The tenure of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution For Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters has been extended for another three months. The new date has been fixed for July 19 which is against the … Read more
The petitioner is seeking a ₦30 million compensation for the trauma he suffered at the hands of the police The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and other related matters, on Saturday, listened to the cross-examination of a former commissioner of Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Kenny Okolugbo. … Read more