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Seyi Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the killing of Jimoh Isiaq, one of the #ENDSARS protesters in the state by police. Makinde also revealed that seven other protesters sustained injuries and are being treated at a hospital in the state. Seyi Makinde One Person Killed As Police Shoot At #ENDSARS Protesters In Oyo | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/tIbgI5l1Yg pic.twitter.com/BZQ18XlngX — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 10, 2020   In a tweet, Makinde said the situation was highly regrettable, adding that he had ordered an investigation into the incident. Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. — Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) October 10, 2020 I pray that God grants the parents of Jimoh Isiaka the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. — Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) October 10, 2020 The governor not

Sam Adeyemi Pastor Sam Adeyemi of the Daystar Christian Center has asked the Nigerian Government to stop firing live bullets and teargas at peaceful protesters demanding an end to police brutality in the country. Adeyemi in a series of tweets on Saturday said the situation was unacceptable, urging young people not to back down until their demands were met. Sam Adeyemi He said, “It is totally unacceptable for the police to fire teargas at young citizens attending non-violent #ENDSARS protests. We cannot sustain the idea that the voice of the African youth is not to be heard. https://t.co/W6M7Hq6Qcm is totally unacceptable for the police to fire teargas at young citizens attending non-violent #ENDSARS protests. We cannot sustain the idea that the voice of the African youth is not to be heard. — Sam Adeyemi (@sam_adeyemi) October 10, 2020 We are not going to be leaders tomorrow, we are leaders already. Leaders lead with vision and broad perspective. #ENDSARS is a b

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Incident scene where Trailer skipped-off in Adamawa No fewer than five persons were killed when a truck lost control in Adamawa State on Saturday. The tragedy reportedly occurred along Mayo-Belwa-Jada Road in the Southern axis of the state, according to eyewitnesses.  Incident scene where Trailer skipped-off in Adamawa Premium Times One eyewitness, Mallam Jingi, said, “I saw how it happened, it was due to reckless and speeding on the part of two truck drivers. “We saw the two of them coming from the same direction on top speed, scampering to overtake each other when one of them veered off the road. “Later, we saw occupants of the trucks tumbling, three died instantly and many sustained injuries, including broken limbs. One of the victims had his head decapitated. ‘’It was a horrible sight, this accident could have been avoided.” Also speaking on the incident, Kabiru Baba-Kelly, Information Officer of Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, said, “The incident occurred at about

Policemen have fired teargas canisters to disperse hundreds of Nigerians calling for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the country. SARS is notorious for brutality, extortion, harassment and extrajudicial killing of innocent citizens. The protesters had earlier requested to see the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. They vowed not leave the premises of building until the IGP addressed them. #ENDSARS Protesters In Abuja Vow To Camp At Force Headquarters Until IGP Addresses Them | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/vw1HkRHSkc pic.twitter.com/zeCtj60FAw — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 10, 2020 But armed policemen stationed within the building fired teargas at them around 6:20pm and violently disrupted the peaceful protest.  Some of the demonstrators were beaten and dragged on the floor by policemen. As at the time of this report, the protesters vowed to stay put until their demands were met. ACTIVISM Human Rights Police