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The Nigeria Police Force has claimed that #EndSARS protesters attacked three police posts in Benin City, Edo state on Monday. The police urged parents and guardians to rein their children in as it is believed that the protest could have been hijacked by hoodlums across the country. In a statement on its official Twitter account, the Police said, “The police regrettably confirms the unfortunate attacks on Police Facilities – Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station and Idogbo Police Post by persons posing as #ENDSARS protesters in Benin, Edo State, today, Monday, 19th October, 2020. Edo govt declares 24-hour curfew…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has slammed a 24-hour curfew on the state following a jailbreak in Sapele prison in Benin City, capital of the South South state. A video of the outbreak has since circulated on social media with inmates making their way to the gate. No correctional officers were seen in sight. Reacting to the jailbreak, the Secretary to the State Government of Edo State, Osarodion Ogie, explained that there have been vandalism and attacks on private individuals. A jailbreak in Benin City, Edo state has led to the release of inmates causing the state government to…

The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr. Laolu Akande has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to bringing an end to police brutality following nationwide protests. Detailing the actions of the Buhari administration, Mr Akande noted that the President has spoken on the #EndSARS protests and he is addressing the concerns of the protesters. “Just so we are clear, this is what Mr. President said on the #EndSARS. He has spoken and he means every word. I know that efforts are ongoing on all the related issues including matters of compensation for victims.…

The Federal Government on Sunday warned that it will not allow the country to be thrown into anarchy following the violence that has trailed the #EndSARS protests. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Saturday when he featured on a late-night Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) news programme “Weekend File” He said: “Peaceful protest is an integral part of democracy and that is why the Federal Government in the last 11 days has treated the protesters in a very civilised manner. “But, if you look at what happened to the governor of Osun State, it has gone…

The Nigerian Army has explained that Exercise Crocodile Smile VI has nothing to do with the #EndSARS protests which has been ongoing for close to two weeks in the country. Colonel Sagir Musa, the acting director of army public relations explained in a statement that the Army had acted professionally since the protest started. “The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some social media stuff wrongfully condemning the Army and its leadership over the announcement of Exercise CROCODILE SMILE VI, particularly the cyber warfare component of the exercise. “This year’s Exercise CROCODILE SMILE is scheduled to…

Activist and anti-police brutality campaigner, Segun Awosanya popularly known Segalink has pulled out of the #EndSARS protest. The social activist, who mainstreamed the campaign against police brutality in 2017 and has been at the forefront of the protest, said it has been hijacked for other purposes. He tweeted: “All efforts to talk sense into the arrowheads, who are mostly abroad and the few in their high estates have proven abortive. I believe everyone is matured enough to face the consequences of their actions.” SWAT commences training Monday He added in an interview: “Staging coordinated attacks on prominent reform advocates and then…

Ross Barkley dedicated his winning goal to Aston Villa’s medical staff as Dean Smith’s side maintained their 100% start to the season by edging victory at Leicester. The game looked set to be the first goalless match of the campaign, but Barkley finished incisively into the bottom corner to give Villa all three points and send them second in the Premier League. Villa have won their opening four top-flight games for the first time in 90 years. Barkley joined Villa on loan from Chelsea in the summer and has been impressive for the West Midlands club, with the goal his…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 133 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Sunday. The 133 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 61,440. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 4307 patients from isolation centers across the country with six new deaths reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria reported 90 new confirmed cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 20,645. Nigeria announces 113 new coronavirus case Rivers state recorded 13 new cases, the Federal Capital Territory…

as Police partner ICRC, others for qualitative training The newly formed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will commence training on Monday, the Nigeria Police Force has said in a statement on Sunday. The police also noted that it will partner the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other development partners in training the new tactical unit. “Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has reaffirmed that the new police tactical team will operate within very high professional and ethical standards, rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices,” a statement by police spokesman Frank Mba said.…

The Ekiti state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Babatunde Mobayo has warned EndSARS protesters and hoodlums that the police will stand by and watch after a police station was attacked on Saturday. Mr Mobayo also described the attack on the station was not only condemnable, barbaric but an onslaught against the police. In a statement on Sunday by the police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, the police boss said that whether the attack was orchestrated by the EndSARS protesters or hijackers, the command won’t tolerate violent protest in Ekiti, because it infringes on the rights of the citizens. Mobayo warned he will not…