End SARS: A case of Soldier go, Soldier Come

A relative of mine had arrived at Makurdi late, from a journey. Their vehicle had broken down at some point along the way. Hence their late arrival. That year, there was a curfew on bikes from 7pm. So his best bet at going to his house was with a commercial bus. At the time he […]

Nkpor killing: Group accuses Obiano of coddling the police

The Anambra COVID-19 Network has berated Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano of not giving the deserved attention to the gruesome killing of a citizen and grievous injury to another at Nkpor by the Nigerian Police. The network, comprising Civil Society Advocates, Media Professionals, State and Non-State Actors and other concerned Citizens, was reacting to […]

Ikoku traders, Late Chima’s family sue Police over his death in detention, alleged torture of Ikoku four

The family of late Chima Ikwunado and Ikoku spare parts dealers have taken the Nigeria Police to court over his death in police custody and alleged torture of the four Ikoku traders by the police Eagle crack team also known as the commissioners’ squad. Late Chima’s father, Kelvin Ikwunado and the late Chima’s wife, Adaugo […]

Nigerian police on heightened alert after U.S. killing of Iranian commander

Nigerian police have been placed on a heightened state of alert after the U.S. killing of a top Iranian military commander in Iraq sparked fears of public disturbances in the West African country, the police said on Sunday. Qassem Soleimani was killed on Friday in a U.S. drone strike on his convoy at Baghdad airport. […]

Nigerian police free 19 pregnant women, girls from ‘baby factory’

Nigerian police announced Monday they had freed 19 women and girls from captivity. Police say they suspect most of them were abducted and impregnated by captors who plan on selling their babies. ‘‘We rescued 19 pregnant girls mostly from ages 15. The oldest person there is 28 but majority of them are teenagers who are […]