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Police need to regain the trust of Nigerian youths – NYCN Chairperson

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The leadership of the Nigerian Police Force need to regain the trust and confidence of its personnel in the minds of the people to avoid the continued peaceful protest by Nigerian youths.  This formed parts of the submissions of the Oyo State Chairperson, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Continue Reading

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We did not sponsor thugs to disperse #ENDSARS Protesters – Osun Govt.

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Osun State Government says it did not sponsor thugs to disperse the #ENDSARS Now protesters in Osogbo on Thursday morning. In a statement in Osogbo, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ismael Omipidan explained that the government had been engaging with the protesters since the agitation began on Monday. The statement is a […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Assembly Urges Gov. Abiodun to Convey Summit over Border Killings

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Lawmakers at the Ogun State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to as a matter of urgency convey a security and peace summit to curb the incessant killings of innocent residents in border towns. The passage of the resolution during plenary at the Assembly complex, Abeokuta […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Army Affirms Commitment to Sustenance of Peace, Stability

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The Nigerian Army has affirmed its commitment to the peace and stability of the country. This is contained in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa. Continue Reading

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Akoko Youths Join #ENDSARS Protest

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Residents of Ikare -Akoko the nerve centre of Akokoland in the northern senatorial district of Ondo State woke up this morning to the mammoth crowd of youths having the #ENDSARS protest. The youths with placards and banners with various inscriptions such as “Enough is enough ” “stop police brutality ” , ” stop killing our […]Continue Reading

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Gridlock as ENDSARS Protesters Take to the Streets in Ibadan

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Thick congestion of traffic along Moniya – UI axis made many commuters to be stranded as #EndSars protesters stormed Sango, Bodija and U.I in Ibadan. The peaceful protest which started in the country about six days ago with the hashtag #EndSARS has continued to trend even after the Special Anti-robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police […]Continue Reading

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Allow implementation of planned Police reform – Governor Abiodun tells EndSARS Protesters.

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the youths and #EndSARS demonstrators in the state to be civil in their conduct and support the planned reform of the Nigeria police. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun urged the youths not to allow the lofty idea behind […]Continue Reading

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ENDSARS Protest Shuts Down Osogbo

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Commercial activities in major parts of Osogbo and Ile-Ife cities in Osun state were today paralysed as Nigerian youths protesting Police brutality occupied the streets. They turned the #EndSARS protest into carnival of sort as they danced. Despite the rain, the protesters stood their grounds and continued their protest. The protesters, in their hundreds, took […]Continue Reading

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#EndSARS Protest Hits Ibadan

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Thousands of youths have taken to major streets in Ibadan to join their counterparts nationwide in the end SARS protest  The youths converged at Iwo road roundabout, Gate and Secretariat to press home their demand. The protesters include Nollywood Actress, Toyin Aimaku, Comedian, Ayo Adewole, phone sellers, students and some politicians. The protesters barricaded Continue Reading

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See Pictures: #EndSARS protest hits Akure the Ondo state capital

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ENDSARS Protest: Lagos CP Sues for Peace

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With the ENDSARS protest unabating, and becoming violent, with recent clashes in Lagos, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Hakeem Odunosu has appealed for calm. This is contained in a Press Release by the Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. TEXT REF NO: CZ: 5650/LA/PPRO/VOL.3/40 POLICE PRESS RELEASE, LAGOS STATE COMMAND, […]Continue Reading

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#EndSARS Protest Leaves Ogbomoso in Disarray

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Angry youths have vandalized the palace of SOUN of Ogbomoso. This is coming about 24 hours after the police allegedly killed a youth identified as Isiaka Jimoh during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso The death of Isiaka Jimoh is believed to have prompted the action of the raging youths. The suspected thugs who engaged men […]Continue Reading

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ENDSARS: Don’t harm peaceful protesters, Gov. Abiodun tells Police

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised the officers and men of the Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command not to harm or arrest citizens involved in the peaceful protests against the operations of F- SARS In a statement in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said only those taking part in unlawful protests and vandalism of public properties […]Continue Reading

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IGP Dissolves SARS Nationwide

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, across the country. This is contained in a Press Release made available to newsmen by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Dcp Frank Mba.                                       Text Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.3/30      Continue Reading

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“I Will Continue to Support Security Agencies To Get Rid of Crime in Nigeria”- Aare Musulumi

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Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Dawuud Akinola has promised to always support security agencies in their efforts at ensuring crime free society. The Aare Musulumi made the promise when he played host to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo state, Mr Nwachukwu Enwonwu at a reception in his residence, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Poll: IGP Orders Restriction on Movement of Vehicles in Ondo

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adams has ordered restrictions of vehicle movement in Ondo State from midnight today to six ‘ o clock in the evening on tomorrow, Saturday.  The order is part of efforts by the force to ensure effective coordination of public order and safety during the gubernatorial election. A statement by the Force public […]Continue Reading

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End SARS: Youths Protest in Osun

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Youth in Osun State have staged a protest against brutality and extra-judicial killings by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the police. The protesters, who stormed the popular Olaiya junction in Osogbo carried placards with different inscriptions to register their grievances. The spokesperson for the protesters, Mr Gbenga Olaleye said Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Deploys 2000 Personnel Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command says it has deployed two thousand personnel to Ondo State ahead of the gubernatorial election. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya stated this while addressing the personnel before taking off to Ondo State. He said the officers which comprises of Intelligence, Arm Squad, Special Force, Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Appeals to the Public to Stop Attack On Security Operatives

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The Oyo State Commandant Iskilu Akinsanya of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has Cautioned Members of the Public against Assaulting Officers providing Cover for other Agencies in the State. He Condemn the attack on the Personnel of the Corps today at the Command Headquaters Agodi Ibadan by Occupant of Gbangbalolounwa Complex, Idi Ope, Imolefalafia […]Continue Reading

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Court Remands Man for Alleged Dangerous Driving in Osun

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A 35-year-old school driver identified as Lukman Monsuru has been remanded in Ilesha Correctional Center by Osun State Magistrates’ Court, Osogbo for allegedly driving dangerously.  The prosecutor, Inspector Jacob Akintunde informed the court that Monsuru on September 29, 2020, drove one Coaster Bus with Reg. No: YA 635 EPE dangerously and parked in an Continue Reading

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IGP Bans FSARS, Other Tactical Squads From Routine Patrols

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Muhammed Adamu bans personnel 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 from mounting checkpoints and carrying out routine patrols. This is contained a statement Continue Reading

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They Are Mentally Deranged, Not Kidnappers: Police React to Apata Kidnap Suspicion

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The Nigeria Police says it has rescued two mentally deranged people suspected to be kidnappers or informants to men of the underworld from a mob. The Divisional Police Officer, Apata Police Station, Mr Ifeanyi Owo stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the mob action against the mentally deranged people at Moore Plantation, Apata […]Continue Reading

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IGP Deploys DIG, AIG, 11 CPs to Ondo for Governorship Poll

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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu has deployed several top police officers to coordinate security operations during October 10 governorship election in Ondo state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, PRO of the force, Mr Frank Mba and issued in Abuja. READ THE FULL TEXT BELOW Ref No. […]Continue Reading

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Why techniques of disaster prevention, self-protection is essential – NSCDC

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Leaders, as well as Nigerians, need to embrace the techniques for disaster prevention and self-protection as part of efforts to address the problem of insecurity in the country. The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ogun State Command, Mr Hammed Abodunrin gave the advice at a programme on security training for staff of […]Continue Reading

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Couple, Two Others Apprehended for Alleged Possession of Human Skull

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The Ogun state Police command have arrested a couple Niyi and Remilekun Folorunso and two others, Muyideen Tolubi and a herbalist, Sonubi Taiwo, for being in possession of a suspected human skull. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement said the four suspects were arrested last Thursday following information received […]Continue Reading