Enugu Metro brings you all-day nationwide reports and developments on the Lekki Toll Gate killing today, 21 October 2020. Biden urges restraint Democratic Presidential Contender Mr. Joe Biden has called for restraint and expressed support for Nigerians fighting for justice. Here is the full text of the statement he released today on the Nigerian situation: […]
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Lekki Toll Gate Killings: Army Deny shooting protesters
Lagos State Government says it will investigate last night’s Lekki Toll Gate killings of #EndSARS protester in Lagos.
Phyno accuses Enugu Govt of threatening #EndSARS protests
Popular musician Phyno accuses Enugu Govt of threatening lives of #EndSARS protesters during today’s march in the state capital.
Anambra fires CSP Nwafor, Awkuzu SARS’ former boss
Anambra Government fires one-time and infamous head of Awkuzu SARS, retired CSP James Nwafor, hired as Obiano’s security aide.
Anambra probes Awkuzu SARS as protests escalate
Governor Willie Obiano’s investigation panels probes alleged human rights violations by the dreaded Awkuzu SARS in Anambra State.
Awkuzu SARS probe panel: Anambra adds 4 new members
Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has added four new members to the probe panel investigating allegations of human rights violations by Awkuzu SARS.
Senate approves 8 Justices for Supreme Court appointment
Nigerian Senate digs out and approves 8 judges for Supreme Court appointment, including four that were ignored since 2019.
SWAT replaces Police SARS as Adamu seeks new strategy
A new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team replaces discredited Police Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) disbanded last week.
Why are we celebrating #EndSARS?
IN a furious week of popular protests and caustic condemnations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, the listening government of President Muhammadu Buhari “ended” SARS.
Nigeria Police disband SARS following public outcry
Nigeria Police moves to disband SARS to stave off mounting social media campaigns against alleged brutal tactics of operatives. The Nigeria Police moved today, 11 October 2020, to disband its violent crimes-fighting unit known as Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu announced the dissolution of the Squad in a statement from Force spokesperson, Frank […]