‘They Harassed Me Too’ – Lagos Deputy Gov. Recounts Encounter With SARS

Lagos, Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat

Deputy governor of Lagos state, Obafemi Hamzat, says has narrated his encounter with special anti- robbery squad (SARS). Hamzat said he’s suffered his own fair share of SARS untoward action as he was harassed four years ago. Hamzat disclosed this on Friday while addressing #EndSARS protesters at Alausa, Ikeja. He said he was intimidated and … Read more

BREAKING: No backing Down On #EndSARs Protest-Falz, Runtown

October 08, 2020. Popular musicians Falz and Runtown have vowed they won’t back down on the #EndSARS protest slated for Lekki toll gate opposite Oriental Hotel to Onikan, Lagos. In an Instagram live chat on Thursday morning, Falz, son of human rights activist, Femi Falana, said on his way to the protest venue: “No backing … Read more

UPDATED: #ENDSARS Protesters Demand End To Brutality In Lagos

October 07, 2020. The virtual campaign against alleged ill practices of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS), gathered more momentum on Wednesday as protesters took to Lagos streets against the unit. Despite the heavy downpour witnessed early Wednesday morning and the gridlock that followed in parts of the state, aggrieved youths in their hundreds stormed the … Read more

JUST IN: Reps Move To Curb The. Excesses Of SARS

JUST IN: Reps Move To Curb The. Excesses Of SARS Ekohotblog, October 7, 2020 The House of Representatives has resolved to act over allegations of extra judicial killings, harassment, impunity and others vices against operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This was sequel to adoption of the prayers of a motion brought under matters of urgent … Read more

Lagos CP Charges Officers, Men On Total Compliance With IGP’S Directive, Meets SARS Operatives

6 October, 2020 The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has again warned officers and men of the command to fully comply with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Abubakar Adamu, on the mode of operations of the FSARS and other tactical units. CP Hakeem Odumosu, who reiterated the … Read more

The Cure For The SARS Affliction Is SARS

SARS

By Fredrick Nwabufo The affliction called “the special anti-robbery squad (SARS)’’ has become resistant to every divined antidote. It was set up to treat the pestilence of armed robbery and other violent crimes. But the police unit became the behemoth of organised criminality. It became the canker it was commissioned to extirpate. There have been … Read more

House Of Reps Member, Akin Alabi Moves Motion To Proscribe SARS

A lawmaker representing Egbeda ona ara constituency in Ibadan at the lower legislative chamber, Akin Alabi has filed a motion asking for an urgent proscription of the fearsome tactical police special anti-robbery squad, SARS. Alabi, APC-Oyo, during plenary at the House of Representatives, said there is enough evidence in the public domain to dissolve SARS … Read more

Young Man Allegedly Killed By SARS Yesterday Not Dead – Festus Keyamo

Young Man Allegedly Killed By SARS Yesterday Not Dead – Festus Keyamo Ekohotblog, October 4,2020… Festus Keyamo has revealed that young boy shot by Sars officers yesterday in Ughelli in Delta State is alive. He disclosed this via his Twitter page today following the tension in Ughelli between the residents and SARS Operatives. Festus Keyamo … Read more

Ughelli Boys Protest Over The Alleged Killing Of Young Boy By Sars, Parade Street With Coffins

Ughelli Boys Protest Over The Alleged Killing Of Young Boy By Sars, Parade Street With Coffins Ekohotblog, October 4, 2020 Tension heightens today, October 4, 2020 between Sars and youths as Ughelli boys carried coffins to face SARS Officers after they allegedly shot a boy dead yesterday. According to the videos making rounds on the … Read more

#EndSarsNow: Buhari Replies Wizkid After Being Called ‘Old Man’

The presidency has reacted to the current campaign to end the activities of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). Recall that Nigerian music artiste, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid, had blasted Buhari over his silence and indifference to SARS Campaign. He tweeted: Donald trump is not your business! Old man! Police/Sarz still killing Nigerian … Read more

SARS: Gov Sanwo-Olu Vows To Take Immediate Action

October 04, 2020 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to take immediate action, as incidents of harassment of residents by officers of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) continue to rise. There has been a general outcry in the past days over the harassment of youths, especially by officers of the SARS unit of … Read more

BREAKING: IGP Bans SARS from Stop-And-Search Patrols

Policemen Killings: IGP To Commence Commands’ Tour

October 04, 2020. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has banned operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Force, including the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad and other Tactical Squads operating at the Federal, Zonal and Command levels, from carrying out … Read more

Lagos State Police Command Releases Phone Numbers To Curb Harassment, Extortion By Officers

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

4 October, 2020 The Lagos State Police Command has given out phone numbers that would enable the public to contact them in the event of undue harassment by police officers. This came as a result of the directive issued by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu to the Command Public Relations Officer. In … Read more

End SARS: Yemi Alade, Other Nigerian Celebrities Cry To Buhari Govt

October 04, 2020. Yemi Alade and other Nigerian celebrities have called for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) over their recent activities in the country. Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been allegedly harassing and killing Nigerians. Their actions have led to a general outcry by Nigerians that SARS should be banned. Small Doctor, … Read more

Alleged SARS Officers Harass Innocent Man, Demand N1million

Alleged SARS Officers Harass Innocent Man, Demand N1million Ekohotblog, October 4, 2020.., A Twitter user, identified as @yourmydad has accused SARS officers of harassing and forcing him into their bus. According to the narration he shared on Twitter, the men of Sars department of the Police Force intercepted the Uber ride he ordered. He said the officers carried … Read more

Serving NYSC Member Cries For Justice After SARS In Anambra Allegedly Brutalized Her

Serving NYSC Member Cries For Justice After SARS In Anambra Allegedly Brutalized Her Ekohotblog, September 23, 2020 A serving NYSC member, has accused the officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State of brutality. It all started on September 17 when men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad broke into … Read more

Family Accuses FCT SARS Of Raping, Killing Daughter, Petitions IG

Family Accuses FCT SARS Of Raping, Killing Daughter, Petitions IG Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020… The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Federal Capital Territory Command, Abuja, has been accused of sexually and physically assaulting one Ifeoma Abugu to death. The family of the 28-year-old graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, has issued a legal petition to the Inspector-General of … Read more