For years since the clamour to #EndSARS began, before it eventually became a full-blown movement, the central idea has always been the dignity of the citizenry. Being a Nigerian citizen should mean that one’s rights should be respected by the Nigerian system, and there’d be no need to be afraid of having a deadly encounter... Read More

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December 16, 2015

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Killing of Shiite Muslims ‘is a step towards tyranny’ – Shehu Sani

All Progressives Congress Senator, Shehu Sani, has condemned the Nigerian Army over the attack in Zaria that has left several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria dead and numerous others injured. Sani, in a statement released on Tuesday, December 15 described the attack as an “indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force by the military”. He further... Read More

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July 4, 2013

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Court quotes renal failure as reason for granting bail to ex-police officer accused of killing protester – Report

by Rachel Ogbu The former Chief Superintendent of Police, who allegedly shot a protester during the 2012 fuel subsidy protests, was granted bail today at a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Dismissed Segun Fabunmi is facing a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, and causing grievous bodily harm after he was said to have... Read More

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June 15, 2013

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Court awards N4 million to protesters shot by the police during anti-fuel subsidy protests

by Rachel Ogbu Four anti-fuel subsidy protesters, who were shot by a police officer last year were awarded N4m as compensation recently. On Friday, a Lagos High Court, Ikeja presided by Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, awarded N4m damages against the dismissed Divisional Police Officer of Pen Cinema Police Station, Agege, Lagos, Segun Fabunmi for “recklessly shooting... Read More

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Killing of Shiite Muslims ‘is a step towards tyranny’ – Shehu Sani

Court quotes renal failure as reason for granting bail to ex-police officer accused of killing protester – Report

Court awards N4 million to protesters shot by the police during anti-fuel subsidy protests

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