October 2020

Angry protesters hijack, vandalise Air Force Vehicle in Benin

Angry Protesters Hijack, Vandalise Air Force Vehicle In Benin

October 21, 2020 3:06 pm

It was more of a civil disobedience than protest in Benin, the capital of Edo state on Wednesday as angry protesters  defied all possible danger to hijack and vandalise a Toyota Hilux operational van of Nigeria Air force.

The incident occurred along Benin/Agbor road, shortly after some mobile policemen allegedly vandalized and looted a black-colored Lexus RX330, marked Edo: AKA 235 RZ said to belong to one of the protesters.

All musical items and a power generating set which the protesters had been using for a carnival right on the road for the past four days, were allegedly taken away …

Hoodlums shun curfew, attack Ondo APC secretariat

Hoodlums Shun Curfew, Attack Ondo APC Secretariat

October 21, 2020 3:01 pm
Despite the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State government of Ondo, some hoodlums have attacked the party secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state located at Oyemekun road on Wednesday.

The hoodlums who might have infiltrated the #EndSARS protest in the state stormed the party secretariat at 11.00 am and vandalised all the valuables in the secretariat.

It was gathered that the hoodlums also carted away some personal belongings of some officials of the party.

Alex Kalejaiye, the state publicity secretary of the APC, who confirmed …

Obasanjo blames Buhari for poor handling of #EndSARS protests

Obasanjo Blames Buhari For Poor Handling Of EndSARS Protests

October 21, 2020 1:21 pm

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for the escalating of violence and clashes in several parts of the country.

Read Also: You Are Dividing Nigeria – Presidency Attacks Obasanjo

“It is clear that Mr. President and his lieutenants did not exhaust the opportunities for dialogues with the protesters before resolting the use of force,” Obasanjo said in a statement on Wednesday.

“It is worse there is denial of wrongdoing in spite of overwhelming visual evidence,” he added.

Lagos descended into chaos on Wednesday after government security forces fired live ammunition Tuesday on hundreds of protestors.

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Gov Sanwo-Olu Extends Lagos Curfew By 72 Hours

October 21, 2020 12:37 pm

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stretched the 24-hour curfew in the city.

The lockdown has been extended by 72 hours.

Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Wednesday in a live broadcast.

The development followed the growing violence in different parts of Lagos.

Read Also: No Fatalities Recorded At Lekki Toll Gate Shooting – Sanwo-Olu

His full speech:

‘Dear Lagosians, I address you today with a heavy heart, but not just as your elected Governor. I do so as a father and a brother. I do so as one who is touched by the infirmities and feelings of his people. I …

#EndSARS - NPA Apapa office on fire

#EndSARS: NPA Apapa Office On Fire

October 21, 2020 12:34 pm
The Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) building has been set ablaze by hoodlums protesting the killing of peaceful young protesters by soldiers at the Lekki Toll-gate in Lagos on Tuesday night.

The building was razed as the NPA fire fighters run for their dear lives and therefore unable to arrest the inferno.

A staff of the authority confirmed that the hoodlums also attacked the NPA facility in Dockyard, Apapa and carted away valuable items.

All vehicles in the premises were also set on fire by some unidentified hoodlums.

Staff …

UN Secretary-General Condemns Killing Of Protesters In Nigeria

UN Secretary-General Condemns Killing Of Protesters In Nigeria

October 21, 2020 12:31 pm

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing of unarmed protesters by Nigerian authorities.

Read Also: Nigeria Army Guns Down Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate.

‘The Secretary-General is following recent developments in Nigeria and calls for an end to reported police brutality and abuses,” Guterres’s spokesman Stephanie Dujarric said in a statement on Wednesday.”He condemns the violent escalation on 20 October in Lagos which resulted in multiple deaths and caused many injuries.’
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Troops Neutralise 2 Bandits In Benue, Recover Arms

Troops Neutralise 2 Bandits In Benue, Recover Arms

October 21, 2020 12:16 pm

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, neutralised two bandits during an operations at River Yo-Yo and Tachar villages in Benue.

 

Read Also: BRT Buses, Stations Set On Fire In Lagos.

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Wednesday, said the troops had contact with the bandits who opened fire as troops closed in on their position.

Enenche said the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the bandits to flee into the surrounding bushes.

He added that the two bandits were killed following a hot chase.

According to him, in the …

BRT Buses, Stations Set On Fire In Lagos

BRT Buses, Stations Set On Fire In Lagos

October 21, 2020 8:35 am

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have been set ablaze in Lagos.

The vehicles were parked at Oyingbo BRT Station.

It was gathered that angry youths stormed the premises Wednesday morning.

The attack was reportedly a reprisal.

Read Also: End SARS: Tinubu Dissociates Self From Lekki Attack

Eyewitnesses say security agents allegedly killed two citizens in the early hours of Wednesday.

Tensions are high in different parts of Lagos.

The state is under a 24-hour curfew.

 

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End SARS: Tinubu Dissociates Self From Lekki Attack

October 21, 2020 8:30 am

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has denied being part of the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night.

Dozens of End SARS protesters were killed and many left critically injured, after men believed to be officers of the Nigerian Army, opened fire at them.

In a telephone interview with Channels Television on Wednesday morning, Tinubu insisted he will never be part of any carnage.

Read Also: EndSARS Protest: US Shuts Consulate In Lagos

The former Governor of the state also condemned the action of the Army, saying, ‘Why will they use live

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Boko Haram: DSS Invites Mailafia Over Indictment Of Governor

DSS Speaks On Sponsoring Of Thugs To Attack Protesters

October 21, 2020 8:03 am

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services, DSS, has described the news making the round that its personnel are aiding people in support of retaining the now banned Police Anti-robbery squad, otherwise know as pro-SARS supporters and thugs to attack those advocating for the abolition of the special police unit, popularly known as #ENDSARS protesters as false.

The secret police obviously issued the statement signed by Peter Afunaya, its spokesperson, in response to a viral video showing a man in a Prado SUV dropping people believed to be hoodlums at a place where EndSARS protesters gathered at Wuse 2 …

No fatalities recorded at Lekki toll gate shooting – Sanwo-Olu

No Fatalities Recorded At Lekki Toll Gate Shooting – Sanwo-Olu

October 21, 2020 8:01 am

Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has said that no life was lost at the shooting that happened on Tuesday at Lekki toll gate plaza.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the claim in his live broadcast on Wednesday stating, however, that some protesters were injured.

Read Also: Lekki Toll Gate killings: Governor Sanwo-Olu Reacts

He said some of the injured victims have been operated on and were stable while others with mild to moderate injuries are still receiving treatments at different hospitals, the governor disclosed.

‘Fellow Lagosians, whilst we pray for the swift recovery of the injured, we have not recorded any

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#EndSARS: Lekki Shooting Is Nothing But A Massacre – Saraki

#EndSARS: Lekki Shooting Is Nothing But A Massacre – Saraki

October 21, 2020 4:40 am
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has described soldiers’ shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday evening as nothing but a massacre.

Saraki said he watched with horror the use of force against the Lekki #EndSARS protesters and that his heart bled for the country.

‘It is sad and disheartening that this is happening. These are peaceful youth protesting to express legitimate concerns. It is unacceptable for any Government to turn its weapons on its own young people. What has happened in Lekki tonight is nothing but a massacre.’

‘This shooting must stop immediately and the security agents that carried

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