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Angry Nigerians protesting the extrajuducial killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit of the Nigeria Police on Monday in Abuja blocked the popular Berger Roundabout, leading to traffic gridlock in the nation’s capital. The protesters barricaded all roads leading to the popular roundabout, preventing vehicular movement in the area. Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, had on Sunday night agreed to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters Abuja, to discuss the situation. But there was a change of plan when the protesters met another rival group protesting in solidarity with President Muhammadu Buhari and Inspector-General of Police near the facility. The group under the umbrella of Citizens Action for Good Governance laid ambush for the #ENDSARS protesters and threatened to unleash mayhem on them. This led to tension and forced the protesters to head to Berger Roundabout. The proteste

Delta State Map Residents of Evwreni community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have deserted their homes after being terrorised by a disbanded armed vigilante group known as “Bakassi Boys” in the area. The crisis, which occurred on Saturday evening, SaharaReporters reliably learnt, led to the shooting of a former President-General of the community, Victor Ohare, and a yet to be identified soldier as well as burning of houses and cars.  Delta State Map Crisis had engulfed the community since June this year following the disbandment of the local security outfit alleged to be working for the monarch of the town, Oghenekwevwe Kumane, and a former lawmaker, Sam Mariere. The situation led to the killing of one Sylvester Adjogbe, younger brother to the immediate-past Executive Director, Projects, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Samuel Adjogbe, and other indigenes. The killings, it was gathered, led to the arrest of the ex-vigilante Chairman, Tuesda

The police officers in Area C, Surulere, Lagos, have reportedly barred lawyers from gaining access to three of the protesters arrested in the area. The protesters, calling for the reform of police, were attacked by officers, leading to the death of two of them while three were arrested. The three protesters arrested were identified as Ademola Ojabodu aka Ojah B, Treasure and Felicia Okpara. They were dragged on the floor and brutalised by the police before taken inside the station. The police had hurriedly claimed that the protesters launched the initial attack on them. Lagos Police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, claimed that the protesters “broke into the office by damaging some of the windows and broke into the cell before they were repelled”. Human Rights Police News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/2GZ4VR6 via EDUPEDIA

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a thorough investigation into the killing of Jimoh Isiaq by police in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The President said this when he spoke at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme at the Federal Capital Terittory while addressing Nigerian youth protesting extrajudicial activities and killings of Nigerians by the police. President Muhammadu Buhari He also promised to ensure that an investigation will be done to prosecute officers, who have engaged in extrajudicial activities. He said, “We will also ensure that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts are brought to justice. “We also deeply regret the loss of lives in Oyo State during the recent demonstrations. “I have directed that the circumstances of his death should be thoroughly investigated.” See Also Human Rights One Person Killed As Police Shoot At #ENDSARS Protesters In Oyo 0 Comments 2 Days Ago The President noted that

Governor Seyi Makinde has barred the Oyo State Police Command from engaging peaceful protesters in the state. The directive from the government came following multiple attacks on youths calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria, leaving three people dead and many injured. The governor in a video broadcast condemned the attack on peaceful protesters in the state The governor stressed that peaceful protest was a legitimate right of the people and it will be unacceptable for the police to launch an attack on peaceful protesters. He said, “The past few days have been of grief for the people of Oyo State. I cannot imagine the pain and frustration of the parents and families of those who have died or are hospitalized as a result of the actions of the Nigeria Police Force during this #ENDSARS protest.” He stated that he has held a meeting with security chiefs in the state and it has been resolved that the police will cease to engage protesters. “We have agreed that the po