Nigerian Security Forces and the Dangers of a Violence-First Approach

On October 20, 2020, Nigerians watched in horror on social media as men suspected to be members of the military opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters—a movement responding to a litany of abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a special police unit—in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. For more than a decade, Nigerian civil society groups have trained members of public security forces regarding the inviolability of human rights. Despite such training, Nigerian security agencies still...

#EndSARS: 57 Civilians, 37 Policemen, 6 Soldiers Killed

The aftermath of EndSARS protest in Nigeria shows that 57 civilians, 37 policemen, and 6 Soldiers were killed all over the country during the crisis. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a media briefing, also disclosed that 196 policemen were injured; 164 police vehicles destroyed and 134 police stations were razed. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria...

#Endsars: Adamawa Looters Returned 80 Percent Looted Items- SSG Tells Assembly

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Adamawa State Government Recovery Committee of Looted Items says about 70 to 80 percent of public and private items looted by hoodlums in state have been returned.  The chairman of the recovery committee of looted items,  who is also the Secretary to Adamawa State government Mallam Ahmad Bashir  dropped the hint   when members of the Adamawa State house of assembly Ad-hoc committee on assessment of public and private warehouses/offices vandalized during the #EndSARS protests paid...

DJ Switch claims she removed bullets from peaceful protesters shot at Lekki Toll Gate

■ Dismisses  claims by the government saying she counted 15 dead bodies on the said day On Tuesday, 20th October, 2020, the Warri-born disc jockey and musician, Obianuju Catherine Udeh who also goes by the stage name, DJ switch gave live updates using her Instagram account on how the military stormed the peaceful protest in Lekki, Lagos state. Just recently, the Minister of information and culture in Nigeria asked her who her sponsors were and...

Nigeria Ranked Highest in Drug Use Prevalence According to UNO Report

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Mrs. Folusho Adelekan, the National Programme Officer of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has confirmed that Nigeria has been ranked as the highest in drug use prevalence rate in the world. According to Mrs Adelekan during a sensation workshop on Drug Abuse and Rape organised by the Christabels Initiatives and facilitated by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Drugs and Narcotics in Abuja, Nigeria accounted for 14.3...

Gov Zulum Inaugurates Committee On Almajiri Education

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The Borno state Government has inaugurated a 14 Man Reform Committee to reform the Tsangayya system of education with a view to provide more conducive and better learning condition and alleviate the social problems developing from Tsangayya system of education. Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Maiduguri , the Borno state Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum said “Tsangayya education otherwise known as the Almajiri system of education is one area...

Adamawa Court Sentences Man to Die By Hanging for Killing Own Son

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent A Middle age man, Bappa Alti of Ganji village in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa state has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing own son, Buba Bappa for money ritual. The state High Court VII presided over by Justice Fatima Ahmed Tafida, on Wednesday convicted Bappa for causing the death of his son by hitting him with a rearing stick and cutting off his head with a cutlass....

Umahi Boosted to Have Gathered Votes for Buhari in 2019 – Wike

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said another governor in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to join the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor disclosed this on Channels Television’s programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday. He said, “I can tell you there is one PDP governor that will leave. He is not leaving because of anything but he will come up with an excuse. “The...

EndSARS: Gen. Buratai Attacks CNN

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has said the Nigerian Army is a professional Army who will never operate outside the rules of engagement. This is against the backdrop of questions being asked as to the propriety of the Nigerian Army’s involvement in the shooting of Lekki EndSARS protesters and a recent report by CNN saying that live bullets were used. Speaking on the EndSARS issue when he received...

Adamawa State Government To Construct, Renovate Courts Across The State

To ensure quick dispensation of justice, enhance service delivery, and to provide a conducive working environment for judicial staff, the Adamawa state government will soon commence the reconstruction and renovation of dilapidated courts across the state. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri disclosed this while declaring open a two-day training for state counsels and investigators in various Government agencies in Adamawa State. Represented by the Chief of Staff Government House Yola, Prof. Maxwell Gidado, Fintiri said the...

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