Soweto vows to continue Lagos demolition protests despite police arrests
Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Soweto, leader of a coalition protesting demolitions, forced evictions, and displacement in Lagos, has vowed to continue activism despite recent police arrests. Soweto and fellow activist Dele Frank were detained after leading a demonstration on Wednesday, during which Lagos State Police Command used tear gas to disperse protesters near the […]
Three police inspectors arrested for alleged brutal assault on colleague’s son over love affair
The Lagos State Police Command has detained three police inspectors over a disturbing assault that left a young man in a coma. The victim, 22-year-old Jacob Sunday, was reportedly attacked at the 22 PMF Barracks in Ogudu after being accused of having an affair with the wife of another officer. According to reports, the incident […]
FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Police won’t attack us if we were bandits – Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized the police for allegedly attacking peaceful protesters demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on the ‘Prime Time’ programme on Arise Television, Sowore said the law enforcement officers targeted them simply because they were peaceful. Sowore argued that if the protesters were criminals or bandits, the […]
Nobody Loves You, Even Your Own Tribe Complains About You – Nigerian Singer, Speed Darlington Tells President Tinubu
Nigerian singer and entertainer, Speed Darlington, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. In a video shared on Saturday, August 23, Speed Darlington said that the government should not focus solely on improving Nigeria’s economy and GDP but also on ensuring the safety and rights of its citizens. He […]
Rivers police command arrest officers who allegedly ass@ulted man who refused to give them N1m bribe over his expired tinted glass permit
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested some officers from its Anti-Kidnapping Unit after they allegedly assaulted a man, Cletus Emmanuel Onyekachi, during a stop and search operation. In a video circulating online, Onyekachi explained that he and his brother had gone to wash his car and were on their way home when the officers […]
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu shares video of alleged Anambra police officers forcefully entering someone’s apartment without presenting a Search warrant
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu has posted a video online showing what he says are police officers from the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, forcing their way into a man’s home without showing any search warrant. According to Gwamnishu’s statement, the officers accused the resident of being a cult member and insisted on arresting him. […]
ENDSars: Coroner orders Ikorodu hospital to release records on late journalist Pelumi Onifade’s remains
A Lagos State District Coroner has told Ikorodu General Hospital to give out documents about the body of Pelumi Onifade. Onifade was a journalist who died while he was in police custody during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020. The order came after lawyers from Media Rights Agenda, who are working for Onifade’s family, asked […]
‘Liar, you tortured, broke Sowore’s hands’ – Adeyanju counters police
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has dismissed the Nigeria Police Force’s denial of torturing former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore while in detention. Sowore, who is being investigated for alleged cyberstalking, was recently seen in a viral photo with his arm in a bandage, raising concerns about possible abuse while in custody. The police released a statement […]
Atiku condemns police over Sowore’s detention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the police over the reported mistreatment and arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore by the team working under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He described the incident as a misuse of power. Atiku, who ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, made […]
BREAKING: Protest hits Benue over killing of final-year student by police
A protest broke out in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, after the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student from the Federal University, Wukari. Witnesses say she was shot last Friday morning by unknown police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while she was in a car coming from the Gyado Villa […]