Tag: #EndSARS Protesters
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#EndSars Memorial: Police release protesters
Lagos state police command says it has released all demonstrators who were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, during #EndSars commemoration at the Lekki Toll Gate.
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US to #ENDSARS protesters: Engage yourselves politically to realise change you desire
The United States Mission to Nigeria has advised #EndSARS protesters to take a political approach in achieving the change they desire in their country. The US said this in a Facebook post on Wednesday while also expressing support for ongoing police reforms. The post read, “Today is a day to reflect on the loss of…
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No nation in the world will tolerate excesses of #EndSARS protesters as Buhari did – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on Thursday said no leader in the world would have tolerated the ‘excesses’ of #EndSARS protesters the way President Muhammadu Buhari did in October 2020. According to the AGF, that, among other actions of the president is proof of his leniency, despite what he termed as “human…
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Nigerian government covering up for ‘killers’ of 12 #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian government of covering up those responsible for the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Alausa and Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State in October 2020. The NGO made this allegations in a statement issued 100 days after the Lekki Toll Gate shooting stating that no fewer than 12 protesters died.…
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Court frees four out of six arrested Abuja #EndSARS protesters
A Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja has discharged four out of the six men charged with unlawful assembly by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in relation to their alleged participation in the 2020 #EndSARS protesters in Abuja. A Chief Magistrate, Musa Eneye, in a ruling on Monday discharged four out of the six…
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#EndSARS protesters’ lawyer ask panel to summon Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Tinubu’s son, others
The counsel for the #EndSARS protesters, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana has asked the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and other matters to summon Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and 12 others. He made said this in a December 9 application to panel chairman, Judge Emeritus Doris…
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Fight for your rights but know when to pause, negotiate – Fayemi tells #EndSARS protesters
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has commended #EndSARS protesters that “are beginning to fight for the change they want but advised that they should know when to pause and negotiate with the government. According to the former minister, the youths are the larger part of the country’s population, but they need to really rid…
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CNN investigation captures moments Nigerian Army Shot #EndSARS Protesters at Lekki Toll Gate
An investigation by the Cable News Network (CNN) team has shed more light on the alleged killing of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos last month by Nigerian authorities. On October 20, 2020, some soldiers opened fire on young Nigerians seeking an end to police brutality but the Lagos State government,…
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Army speaks on using live ammunition on Lekki #EndSARS protesters
The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied using live ammunition on unarmed #EndSARS protesters, during the alleged Oct. 20 shooting at the Lekki Tollgate before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry. The Nigerian Army made the denial before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters.…
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Drama as #EndSARS protesters storm Lagos Judicial Panel sitting
Drama ensured after three people identified as #EndSARS representatives stormed the Lagos State Judicial Panel On Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and Other Matters currently sitting at Lekki Lagos. They are Victoria Oniru, Dabira Ayuku, and Perpetual Kamsiyuchukwu. A lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana had earlier presented himself as the legal representative of the #EndSARS…