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FG receives petitions over #EndSARS

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2020

The Federal Government says it has received petitions from various groups dissociating themselves from the #EndSARS protest which has now turned violent. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this at a special forum in Abuja on Monday. He said the groups noted

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Miyetti Allah accuses protesters of trying to overthrow Buhari

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2020

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-cultural Association has accused the #EndSARS protesters of planning to undermine and overthrow democratically elected government of President Mohammadu Buhari. The association said the ethnic and regional colouration of the protests also show that some people from certain regions trying to intimidate the North to give up its

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#EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Commences Sittings

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2020

The seven-member Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution to investigate cases of brutality and human rights violations committed by operatives of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Lagos State has commenced sitting on Monday, following its inauguration by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The panel commenced proceedings at the Lagos State Waterways Authority

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Breaking ENDSARS: Police Confirms Attack On Their Facilities In Edo State

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2020

The Nigeria Police has regretted an attack on its facilities in Edo State on Monday. The Force through its official Twitter handle @PoliceNG said Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station, and Idogbo Police Post were attacked by persons posing as #ENDSARS protesters. “@policeNG regrettably confirms the unfortunate attacks on Police Facilities – Ugbekun Police […]

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APC forum cautions #EndSARS protesters on agitations

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2020

A political pressure group, APC Professionals Forum, has cautioned organisers of the #EndSARS protests in the country to exercise restraint while pushing for better policing and good governance. The forum gave the advice in a statement issued by Mr Gerald Ekwunife, its Publicity Secretary. Ekwunife said that though the conduct of some officers of the […]