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President Buhari orders total overhaul of SARS
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a total overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Police fault artiste Praiz over alleged harassment by SARS
The harassment allegation made against men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by a rhythm and blues artiste, Praise Adejo, aka Praiz, has attracted the wrath of the Lagos State Police Command.
2019: IGP Ibrahim Idris warns officers against unethical conduct
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against unethical conduct during the 2019 general elections.
Why Nigeria police created SARS – Ex-IGP Mike Okiro
The former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has revealed why the Nigeria Police Force set up the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Governor Wike behind #EndSARS campaign – Dakuku Peterside
The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State of being behind the #EndSARS campaign against the Special Anti Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police.
How crime rate dropped in Rivers – SARS
In spite the #EndSARS debate by Nigerians, Mr Akin Fakorode, the Commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Rivers, says crime rate has dropped to the barest minimum in the upland region of the state.
Senate begins probe of SARS
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to investigate the activities of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS).
Protesters lock horns over #EndSARS nationwide
Nationwide demonstrations were held yesterday for and against proscription of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) over which opinion is divided.
Coalition holds #EndSARS rallies nationwide on Monday
A coalition of civic groups will, on Monday, hold rallies nationwide to press home their demand for the dismantling of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the police authorities for high-handedness.
Nigeria Police launch #SupportSARS campaign
The police have launched #SupportSARS campaign in a bid to check the massive opposition to the state anti-robbery squad (SARS).
House of Reps spokesman Abdulrazak Namdas accuses Police PRO of blackmail
Abdulrazak Namdas, spokesman of the house of representatives, has accused Jimoh Moshood, force public relations officer, of blackmail.
Nigeria Police defend SARS against brutality accusations
A police official defended a unit of the Nigeria Police Force that has been accused of human rights violations, saying many claims of brutality were unfounded and the country needed to be defended against violent crime.
Police release held BudgIT staff Moses Motoni
The police have released Moses Motoni, a tracking officer of BudgIT, a civic tech organisation.
Senator Isa Misau backs calls for SARS scrapping
Senator Isa Misau, Bauchi-APC, on Tuesday lent his voice to the trending social media outcry against the activities of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS.
Politicians behind #EndSARS campaign – FPRO
Jimoh Moshood, force public relations officer, says “mischievous” politicians are behind the #EndSARS campaign.
#ENDSARS: IGP Ibrahim Idris orders restructuring of SARS
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate re-organisation of Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad following the public outcry against the squad.
Three million jobs lost under President Buhari in 2 years – Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejoined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP which he helped found some years ago, saying he took the decision after due consultations with party leaders and stakeholders nationwide.
Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar hails #EndSARS campaign
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigerians for rising in unison to condemn alleged atrocities by the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
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