#EndSARS Lagos Protests (Live Updates)

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End SARS: Saraki advises Buhari govt on handling of protesters


 
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 October 9, 2020



Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, on Friday urged the Federal government to listen to Nigerian youths protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, unit of the Nigeria Police Force.


Saraki urged the government to engage the protesting youths on matters concerning their well being.
In a tweet, the former Senate President expressed hope that his approach would help calm the aggrieved youths.


“The reports of the aggression meted out to young Nigerians protesting the high handedness of rogue units of @PoliceNG are deeply disturbing.

“Leaders of our nation ought to listen to and engage with our youths on matters concerning their wellbeing. I hope this approach changes soon,” Saraki tweeted.

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This is coming at a time [url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/10/09/endsars-policemen-clamp-down-on-protesters-in-abuja-video/]policemen attacked protesters in Abuja with tear gas.


Also, Saraki’s former aide, Olu Onemola was arrested over his involvement in the protest in Abuja.

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"End F-SARS, Protect Protesters" - Lagos Assembly Tells FG 

Breaking: Proscribe F-SARS, Secure Protesters – Lagos Assembly Issues 7 Demands In Support of
#EndSARS

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday demanded the proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery and the introduction of a new and well-structured security outfit in its place.
The House also called on the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, to provide protection for the protesters while they express their grievances.

The call was made at an emergency sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, to add a voice to the current call across the nation for an end to the widely reported alleged inhuman activities of the body.

Late Thursday, Obasa and some lawmakers had addressed some residents of Lagos who protested to the House of Assembly demanding for an end to F-SARS with some of them alleging that innocent people had become the major victims of the body.
Among the seven-point resolution passed after an extensive deliberation was also that the Senate and the House of Representatives should carry out a probe of the allegations against F-SARS including killing, maiming and dehumanising of Nigerians.
Below is the list of demands made by the House of Assembly:

RESOLUTION ON END SARS PROTEST
The House Resolved as Follows,that:
1. The Commissioner of Police Lagos State should protect End-SARS Protesters in the state and ensure that they are not molested
2. The Commissioner of Police should stop unwarranted molestation of our youths by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad otherwise known as F-SARS and its counterparts in the State
3. The Senate President and the Speaker of National Assembly should institute public enquiry on the extra judicial activities, killings,maiming and dehumanization of our youths by the Anti- Robbery Squad ; ensure that the victims are duly compensated while erring officers sanctioned appropriately
4. SARS be proscribed and a new security outfit which will be more efficient with clearly spelt out code of conduct and rule of engagements be established while sanction is imposed for misdemeanor
5. Mr President to ensure that culpable officials of SARS receive the punishment as prescribed by the National Assembly
6. Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Public Petitions liaise with the Commissioner of Police and Attorney General of the State to fashion out ways and means to address allegations of ruthlessness and extra judicial killings contained in the petition against SARS in the state.
7. The Governor of Lasgos State Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu engage relevant institutions to protect lives and property in the state such that phones, laptops and other means of communication belonging to youths are not confiscated indiscriminately without warrant.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/lagos-assembly-demands-proscription-of-f-sars-replacement-with-new-security-outfit/amp/

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EndSARS: Our Youth Must Be Protected - Obafemi Hamzat

FLASH: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, @drobafemihamzat arrives at the #EndSARS Protests ongoing at the Lagos House of Assembly/Govt House

Deputy Governor @drobafemihamzat says every decent Nigerian should be outraged on this issue .. he shared his experience in Amuwo Odofin 4 years ago on this same issue.

Deputy Governor @drobafemihamzat says they had a meeting with the IG and they explained that young people with laptop or phones or dreadlocks are not criminals .. everyone is innocent until proven guilty and young people should NOT be harassed.

Deputy Governor @drobafemihamzat says the bottom line is that our youths MUST be protected

The @rrslagos767 have brought their ambulance, just in case anyone needs any form of first aid or health assistance.

https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGss/status/1314526482782474241?s=19

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John Boyega Tweets About EndSARS Protest

Award winning British-Nigerian Hollywood actor: John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega has voiced his support for the #EndSarsMovement.

Three years ago Nigeria’s police chief re-organised SARS after public condemnation about the violence that came with their operations. That change has done nothing for Nigerians and today many are still in danger. #EndSarsProtests

https://twitter.com/JohnBoyega/status/1314514836563394560?s=19

We can’t simply enjoy Banana island every December without noticing the concrete wall placed between Nigerians and their potential. The limitations become unbearable for them and this needs serious attention. #EndSARSProtest

https://twitter.com/JohnBoyega/status/1314515715735670786?s=19

The youth in Nigeria deserve good leadership and guidance. This situation is tied to many other issues. Please lend your attention to this pressing problem! #EndSARSImmediately #EndSarsProtests #EndSARS #EndSARSProtest

https://twitter.com/JohnBoyega/status/1314516302250356736?s=19
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Re: John Boyega Tweets About EndSARS Protest by Crispels(m): 1:40pm
The Nigerian diaspora is joining the movement. #EndSARS protest has now drawn global attention.

Nigerian born UFC World Middleweight Champion - Israel Mobolaji Adesanya has also voiced out his support for Nigerian youths.

Let's keep on fighting my brothers and sisters. #EndSARS.
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NIGERIA IS OUR HERITAGE. THE COUNTRY BELONGS TO ALL OF US! LET’S KEEP FIGHTING!

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EndSARS: Mike Edwards To Lead Protest In UK 

BBNaija season 4 first runner up, Mike Edwards has disclosed his intention to lead the #EndSars protest in the United Kingdom where he currently resides.

This decision was taken amidst the ongoing protest against the brutality and extra-judicial killings by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Announcing this on twitter, the reality star volunteered to lead the protest and he also urged Nigerians in diaspora not to be silent.

His tweet reads:

“I want to lead the #EndSARS protest here in London, who will join me? Nigerians in the Diaspora let’s not be silent”.

http://community.thenationonlineng.net/forum/endsars-bbnaija-star-mike-edwards-to-lead-protest-in-uk

https://twitter.com/aireyys/status/1314546831112769536

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I'm not silent, I've been speaking in spaces that can decisively provide policy solutions' - Singer and Nigeria Police youth ambassador, Korede Bello speaks on #EndSARS campaign







Korede Bello has spoken out on #EndSARS campaign by angry youths demanding an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
 
The singer, who was made the first Nigeria Police youth ambassador in 2015, tweeted to sympathized with victims of police brutality and also explained that he is not silent about the whole situation. 
 
According to him, he has been speaking in spaces he is convinced can decisively provide policy solutions to the recurring challenges in the country. 

See his tweets below. 
 

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Excessive use of force by security agencies against #EndSARS protesters should be investigated - Atiku







Former Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has condemned the excessive use of force on #EndSARS protesters. 
 
The former Vice President who commended Nigerian youths for taking to the streets to ensure their voice is heard, stated that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression must be protected at all costs.
 
Atiku also called for an investigation into the excessive use of force by security operatives on the peaceful protesters. 
 
He said; 
 

I woke up to the peaceful #EndSARSProtests going on in Lagos and other cities in the country. First, I would like to commend the tenacity of our brave youths who have stayed out on the streets all day and night to make their voices heard. I stand with you all.


Protests are an essential part of any democracy as we have seen the world over, and should be seen as an opportunity for dialogue between our people and our leaders.


Thus, it is essential that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression must be protected at all costs.


I strongly condemn any disproportionate use of force on protesters across the nation. I also call on the relevant authorities to ensure our youths are heard, and all incidents of excessive use of force by security agencies against protesters are investigated.

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"Mr President, it's time to lead" Genevieve Nnaji writes open letter to Buhari, asking him to end SARS brutality







Genevieve Nnaji has written an open letter to president Buhari to call his attention to the SARS brutality Nigerian youths are being subjected to.
 
The actress/producer began by narrating her niece's encounter in the hands of officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). 
 
Genevieve stated that she's getting "weary and tired of being optimistic about change."
 
She called on Buhari to act and command his troops to "stand down".
 
"Mr President, it's time to lead," she added.
 
She wrote in the caption: "Enough is enough. We are better than this. #endsars #endsarsbrutality.
 
Read her open letter to the president below.
 

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#EndSARS: Wizkid Shades Lauretta Onochie "Old Woman, See Your Mates"


@Laurestar old woman.... “see your mates” God bless every woman #EndSARS

https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1314585825255084032?s=19


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0IOAF9o_Hg

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#EndSARS Protesters Block Lagos-ibadan Expressway

EndSARS Protesters block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
@PoliceNG
@MBuhari
@ProfOsinbajo
@jidesanwoolu
@drobafemihamzat
#EndSarsNow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eukLcNqjALw
https://twitter.com/tvcnewsng/status/1314608884171112451?s=19

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#EndSARS Protest In Ekpoma Turns Violent As Protesters Clash With Police 

There is currently tension in Ekpoma Edo state as ENDSARS protesters clashes with police officers. Several gunshots were fired and no life has been confirmed dead at the moment.

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Trey Songz, Big Sean, Chance The Rapper, Estelle, Nasty C and other International celebrities react to the #EndSARS protest







Some international celebrities which include Trey Songz, Big Sean, Chance The Rapper, Estelle, Nasty C have lent their voice to the #EndSARS protest which has gained widespread attention in the last few days. 
 
Most of the celebrities stated that they are researching on the cause of the protest and also expressed concern that Nigerians are being brutalized, extorted and murdered by their own people. 
 
Here are some of the tweets below; 
 


 

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End SARS: Don Jazzy reveals why he is not joining protests


 
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 October 10, 2020



Mavin Records CEO and music producer, Don Jazzy, has given his reasons for not joining other celebrities in protesting brutality and extortion by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).


The protests on the streets and social media, have been going on nationwide for over 72 hours.


Notable names like Falz, Runtown, Mr Macaroni, etc have joined Nigerians in demanding action against SARS.


Don Jazzy has now revealed that he is unable to be a part of it due to health reasons.

When asked by a fan on Twitter to come out and motivate people, he replied: “True, true wish I was healthy enough.


“But I commend every single soul doing it. It’s not beans. #EndSars #EndPoliceBrutality.”

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday night, confirmed that he has met with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
The president expressed his determination to reform the Police Force and ensure that officers are fully accountable to Nigerians.

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Security Officer Joins EndSARS Protest In Lagos (VIDEO)

Here is the moment a police officer in his uniform was captured marching with the #EndSars protesters today in Lagos State.

He could be heard ranting about his hatred for SARS officers and how they unlawfully arrested his brother and made him pay a huge sum of money.

Watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0FkCZ8KSKg

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGINUVvFeTz/?igshid=15ll9b8fwhilw

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[b]EndSARS Protest Gains Support In UK, US, South Africa, Canada 

Killings: Anti-SARS protest gains support in UK, US, South Africa, Canada

…as British High Commission urges FG to respect citizens’ rights

•Nigerians to demonstrate against police brutality in London Sunday

•LASG pleads as protesters block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

•Police, #EndSARS agitators clash in Osun, Abuja, IGP briefs Buhari
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Nationwide protests demanding proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad have gathered momentum beyond Nigeria, with #EndSARS trending on Twitter in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Canada.

The protest was also the most trended issue on Friday globally, according to a Tweet by @BBCAfrica, as Nigerians continued to demonstrate across the country amid violent clashes.

#EndSARS protest was reignited last week following the shooting of a youth reportedly in front of a hotel in Ughelli, Delta State, in broad daylight by some FSARS operatives who drove away his Lexus Jeep. The police have said the youth didn’t die.

The Nigeria Police Force consequently banned FSARS and other special tactical squads from carrying out routine stop and search.

Nigerians claimed that the police authorities had not shown enough commitment to reform the dreaded police unit over the years and called for its disbandment.

Despite the Force’s call for calm, the protest raged on in several parts of the country, including Lagos, Osun, Oyo, Delta, Imo, with Nigerians abroad joining the demonstration.

A Nigerian-British actor, John Boyega, on Friday was among the international celebrities who lent their voices to the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria.

The Star Wars actor also announced on Twitter that an anti-SARS protest would hold at the Nigeria High Commission in London, the United Kingdom, on Sunday.

Boyega posted an illustration via his handle, @JohnBoyega, showing protesters carrying placards with the inscriptions, “EndSARS, EndPoliceBrutality, and EndSARSProtest.”

“Nigeria High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BX. Closest station in Charing Cross. Sunday, 11th October; 12:00pm,” the actor tweeted about the upcoming protest.

As of 6pm on Friday, Boyega’s tweet had attracted over 9,500 likes and 7,700 retweets as many Nigerians living in London vowed to join in the protest.

The #EndSARS was also one of the most trended topics on Twitter on Friday with some Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in the UK, the United States, South Africa, and Canada, pledging to organise similar protests to amplify support for the calls to disband SARS – a police unit accused of serial human rights abuses.

In its tweet on Friday, @BBCAfrica noted that “The hashtag #EndSARS has been trending at no 1 worldwide today, as protestors continue to demand a notorious police unit in Nigeria disbanded.”

LASG pleads as protesters block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

On Friday, many commuters were stranded around the Alausa and Berger areas of Lagos as protesters blocked the Alausa section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that the protesters moved from the entrance of the Lagos House of Assembly to block the highway on Friday, marking the end of a 72-hour demonstration during which the participants passed two nights in front of the assembly.

One of the protesters, Elizabeth Ogunseye, said, “We are done with the protest having spent 72 hours. We had a meeting with the House of Assembly this morning (Friday). A lot of members were for scrapping of FSARS and the Speaker closed the session with a prayer that he was in support of it. He, however, said they had to speak to the authorities first.

“We are waiting for a resolution letter on Monday from the Lagos State House of Assembly. If they fail to give us a resolution letter on Monday, by 9am on Tuesday, we will start another round of protest. We slept over there for two nights. There was no harassment because the protest was peaceful.”

The House in a resolution on Friday called for the replacement of FSARS with a new and well-structured security outfit.

The resolution was contained in a statement by Mr Tolani Abati, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, tagged, ‘Proscribe F-SARS, Secure Protesters – Lagos Assembly issues seven Demands In support of #EndSARSNOW.’

The statement read in part, “Among the seven-point resolution passed after an extensive deliberation was also that the Senate and the House of Representatives should carry out a probe of the allegations against F-SARS including killing, maiming and dehumanising of Nigerians.

“SARS should be proscribed and a new security outfit which will be more efficient with clearly spelt out code of conduct and rule of engagements be established while sanction is imposed for misdemeanor.

“Mr President should ensure that culpable officials of SARS receive the punishment as prescribed by the National Assembly. Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Public Petitions liaise with the Commissioner of Police and Attorney General of the State to fashion out ways and means to address allegations of ruthlessness and extra judicial killings contained in the petition against SARS in the state.

“The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, should engage relevant institutions to protect lives and property in the state such that phones, laptops and other means of communication belonging to youths are not confiscated indiscriminately without warrant.”

However, the Lagos State Government appealed to protesters to remain peaceful while the authorities addressed the issue.

The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, in a statement on Friday said the government shared in the pains of victims of police brutality.

The statement partly read, “It is not good. The message of the protests is clear – such acts of brutality must stop. We agree. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is discussing the issue with the police authorities and hopes that the matter will be resolved in the interest of our teeming youths and in the spirit of democracy.”

In his call, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, advised the demonstrators to be civil but noted that their outrage was in order and within their rights as citizens.

He said, “The tenet of the police operation is to protect the citizens. Security operatives don’t have the right to trample on the rights of law-abiding citizens, because of their unfamiliar looks, or because they are carrying laptops or iPhones. It is wrong for any police officer to expressly accuse or pronounce someone, irrespective of age, guilty because they have dreads or ride luxury vehicles.”

Protest turns violent in Osun, Abuja, British High Commission cautions FG

There was violence in Osun and Abuja on Friday as youths flooded streets in protest.

In an attempt to disperse the protesters in Osogbo, policemen shot indiscriminately. It was learnt that the protesters put up resistance and pelted the security operatives with stones as the protest caused gridlock at the Ola-Iya junction in the state capital.

The operatives, who initially took cover beside their Armoured Personnel Carriers stationed at the junction, later shot to disperse the angry youths.

In Abuja, security operatives fired tear gas canisters at demonstrators and shot repeatedly. A viral video shows the protesters running helter-skelter.

Some of them were heard shouting “they are shooting at us,” “Don’t kill us with teargas,” “You must #EndSARS.”

An activist and the Convener, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, said he learnt someone was shot during the police attack on the protesters.

But the police while confirming the protest stated that no one was arrested or shot.

The Federal Capital Territory Police spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf, said, “I can confirm there was a protest but my findings showed that no one was shot or injured.”

Meanwhile, the British High Commission on Friday asked the Federal Government to respect the rights of #EndSARS protesters.

The Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Abuja, Mr Dominic Williams, said the commission was closely monitoring the developments, adding that he hoped the protests would be positive for police reform in the country.

“We are following developments closely. [We] encourage authorities to respect [the] human rights of protestors and those protesting to remain peaceful. Hope that this moment catalyses progress on police reform,” he tweeted via @DomWUK.

Earlier on Friday, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Catriona Laing, also said the #EndSARS protests showed the desire of the citizens for police reform.

“Significant protests over #SARS demonstrating Nigerian people’s desire for police reform. Peaceful protests are powerful. Police Act recently passed by @MBuhari provides [a] good foundation to build [a] more accountable community police force. @UKinNigeria @PoliceNG,” she tweeted via her verified handle @CatrionaLaing1.

EndSARS protesters hold rally in Oyo

Vehicular movement was paralysed for some hours at the entrances of the Oyo State Secretariat as the EndSARS protesters laid siege to the area, seeking a stop to FSARS operations.

The protesters, bearing placards with #EndSARS, insisted on seeing Governor Seyi Makinde to get his assurance on ending SARS operation in the state.

Earlier, the protesters were addressed by the Police Commissioner, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, at the Command headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Some youths, under the auspices of Coalition for #RevolutionNow and Concerned Nigerian youth on Wednesday protested against SARS operations in Ibadan. They vowed to continue with the protest until SARS was scrapped.

But the Police in Oyo State on Friday warned the #EndSARS protesters against violence and any act that might be inimical to the peace of the residents.

The state CP, while reviewing the activities of the protesting youth, expressed worries that some police personnel were harassed by some of the protesters.

Tension in Delta as police raid Ughelli for corporal’s killers

Residents of Ughelli in Delta State were in fears on Friday as security agents stormed the streets in the metropolis in search of protesters who allegedly murdered a police corporal, Etaga Stanley, during Thursday’s #EndSARS protest in the city.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that armed operatives took over major junctions of the community, arresting persons suspected to have participated in the protest which left another policeman and a civilian injured.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had earlier ordered the Commissioner of Police for Delta State Command, Hafiz Inuwa, to fish out the alleged killers of the police corporal.

“The IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Delta State to carry out a discrete investigation into the unfortunate incident, root-out the perpetrators and bring the killer protesters to book”, a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba had said.

The statement added, “The protesters also carted away one service AK-47 rifle with breach no 56-2609008 and 25 rounds of live ammunition that was with the deceased at the time of the incident.”

Social media influencers using protests for popularity – Police

Similarly, Mba, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, said many youths were using the #EndSARS protest to grow their fan base on social media.

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 looking to be seen as social media influencers and I will tell you these are the people that post false items, fake news.”

Mba said the media must be fair in its reportage regarding police brutality, adding that there were videos of protesters killing and slapping policemen which were not trending.

Thousands of youths have embarked on protests in several states calling for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings.

IGP briefs Buhari

Meanwhile, Adamu has briefed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the ongoing #EndSARS protest in the country.

An aide to the President, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this in a tweet on Friday.

Ahmad assured Nigerians that the president would “take an action in the best interest of Nigerians.”

“Good people of Nigeria have every right to protest the #PoliceBrutality or anything they see is not going on well. The President was briefed yesterday (Thursday) by the IG of Police. I am very sure action will be taken and in the best interest of Nigerians. #EndSARSProtests,” he tweeted.

Address Nigerians’ concerns, Buhari tells IGP

Buhari on Friday directed the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians participating in the ongoing #EndSARS protest across the country.

Buhari gave the directive at a meeting with Adamu in his official residence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday evening. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo also attended the meeting.

The President disclosed this in a message he posted on his Twitter handle, @MBuhari.

The President wrote, “I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and ensure that the police are fully accountable to the people.

“The IGP already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses and ensure erring personnel are brought to justice.

“I appeal for patience and calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known. The vast majority of men and women of the Nigeria Police Force are patriotic and committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and we will continue to support them to do their job.”

I stand with you, Atiku tells protesters

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared support for Nigerian youths currently engaged in street protests across the country against SARS brutality.

Atiku, in a series of tweets on his verified twitter handle @atiku, on Friday, expressed his solidarity with the demonstrators.

He wrote, “I woke up to the peaceful #EndSARSProtest going on in Lagos and other cities in the country. First, I would like to commend the tenacity of our brave youths who have stayed out on the streets all day and night to make their voices heard. I stand with you all.

Super Eagles stars join #EndSARS protest

Also, some Super Eagles players, including Leon Balogun, Shehu Abdulahi, and John Ogu, have joined the protest against extortion and brutality by F-SARS.

“The reasons for the #EndSARSProtests have just come to my attention via very disturbing images and tweets. It is never good when those charged with protecting the citizens are now terrorising, extorting, or even killing the same citizens. I support #EndSarsProtests #EndSars,” Balogun tweeted.

Ogu, who has been without a club since the COVID-19 pandemic, also wrote, “I pray our first checkpoint will never be our last bus-stop. Enough is enough.”

“The voice of the people must be heard, @NigeriaGov must #EndSARS and protect the lives of our Youth from #PoliceBrutality. My brother @BashirAhmaad, kindly pass our message to the President @MBuhari,” Abdulahi added.

Plateau United striker, Sunday Adetunji said footballers should not be treated as criminals because of hairstyles.

The teammate of a Nigerian player, Zaidu Sanusi, at FC Porto, Malang Sarr, twitted in solidarity with Nigerians on the #EndSARS campaign.

He wrote, “I feel so touched by what is going on in Nigeria now. You have my full support! We all need to come together and make sure this ends now. Peace first before anything! #EndSARS #EndSARSImmediately #EndSarsNow #EndSarsProtests.”

Also, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, added, “If we stigmatise our youth as criminals, paint them all with one brush as ‘yahoo boys ‘within our borders, harass, attack and arrest them indiscriminately even before they get the chance to defend themselves – aren’t we as a country destroying their reputation and chances to succeed?”

Mothers join protest

Some Nigerian mothers have also joined in the anti-SARS protest in an unknown location in the South-West.

The video which went viral on Friday showed elderly women bearing placards calling for the government to stop the violence by police against the youth.

In the video, the women who came out in their numbers were chanting in Yoruba saying, “Our Children are our future; the police should stop killing our children. The government should have mercy on us and stop the police from killing our children.”

Meanwhile, the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta State.

Etaga Stanley, a police corporal who is believed to be an indigene of Ughelli South and Omo-Agege’s constituent, reportedly lost his life on Thursday during the #EndSARS protest in the town.

Omo-Agege in a statement by his media office described the incident as serious and unfortunate, calling on the police to exercise restraint and follow due process in fishing out the alleged killers. ,,

He added, “I humbly call on our highly regarded traditional rulers to continue to urge our people to maintain the peace that we are known for in their various kingdoms and domains. Our royal fathers are a great force for peace at moments like this and we trust that they would help to ensure that those who wish to tear our communities apart do not succeed.”

https://punchng.com/killings-anti-sars-protest-gains-support-in-uk-us-safrica-canada/

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Again, #EndSARS protesters pass the night at Lagos government house (photos)







The #EndSARS protest which has gained momentum in the last few days, has seen young protesters spend the night at the Lagos state government house for the second time. 
 
The protesters are keeping vigil at the government house to ensure that authorities understand the need to scrap the controversial unit from the Nigeria Police Force. 
 
Here are photos below; 
 

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Wike: SARS Responsible For Kidnapping Cases In Rivers (Video)


Governor wike finally speaks: SARS are responsible for kidnapping and armed robbery cases in Rivers State..

He also called for the scrapping of the notorious & brutal crime unit on September 23, 2020, after they killed a musician in the state. #ENDSARS

WATCH VIDEO as he speaks during a press conference

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnR-w_wcpk

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EndSARS Prostest In Los Angeles California (photos)

Nigerians in United States of America took to the streets of Los Angeles California to protest against SARS.

https://twitter.com/HG2films/status/1314701243546124289

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#EndSARS: Erring police officers must be made to pay hefty damages to the families of their victims- Banky W advocates







Singer, Banky W is of the opinion that asides ending the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS, other punitive measures such as enforcing erring officers to pay hefty damages to their victims, must be put in place so as to serve as a deterrent to other others.
 
He said reforming or scrapping the unit does not suffice as the officers who are in SARS will still be drafted back into the police force.
 
He said this on his Twitter handle. It reads

''The Govt must #EndSarsNow. But we can't stop at the ban, because the same bad officers will still be in the Police force and just continue the behaviour.

#EndSARS but also commit that any officer involved in extortion or brutality is immediately suspended, investigated & charged.


Police must also be held liable for damages in proven cases. They must pay hefty damages to the families of their victims... directly out of their yearly budget!

! When they hurt us, it must hurt their pockets. I've lost count of how many times we have to raise money for victims.
Mr President, this is the reform effort we want: - #EndSARS - Any officer involved caught in Extorting/assaulting citizens is immediately suspended without pay, investigated and charged - Police must be held liable to pay damages for their conduct in proven cases

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We Can't Survive Without Yahoo Boys" - Prostitutes Join #EndSARS Protest

We can't survive without 'Yahoo boys" - Prostitutes laments as they join #ENDSARS protest


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9J3VgD4Bkw
https://twitter.com/vanguardngrnews/status/1314899234542489605?s=19