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#EndSARS protesters reject MC Oluomo’s food, soft drinks donation
EndSARS protesters at the Lagos state house of assembly have rejected water and soft drinks donated by the chairman of the Lagos state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW,) Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo.
According to the cable, the rejection was in reaction to an attack unleashed on the protesters by thugs at the state assembly on Thursday, October 16.
But his Spokesman, Jimoh Buhari denied reports of the sponsord violent attacks against the #EndSARS protesters.
He said, “We have no hand in the attacks. People should stop accusing us wrongly. Were the thugs wearing NURTW uniforms? Is MC Oluomo holding a political office? He has no hand in the case.”
Recall that MC Oluomo was alleged to be the sponsor of the attack.
But his Spokesman, Jimoh Buhari denied reports of the sponsord violent attacks against the #EndSARS protesters.
He said, “We have no hand in the attacks. People should stop accusing us wrongly. Were the thugs wearing NURTW uniforms? Is MC Oluomo holding a political office? He has no hand in the case.”
October 16, 2020
Hoodlums kill two #ENDSARS protesters in Edo
Hoodlums on Friday killed two #EndSARS protesters in Benin, the Edo State capital.
One of the male victims was shot dead while the other was macheted by hoodlums at Ring Road near the palace of the Oba of Benin.
The protesters had converged on Ring Road, when hoodlums, who accused the protesters of preventing them from making money from daily issuance of tickets to commercial drivers, swooped on them with guns and machetes.
They dispersed the protesters after killing two of them.
October 16, 2020
Nigerians in France stage #EndSARS protest
Nigerians in France staged an #EndSARS protest today October 16.
The Nigerians gathered in front of the Nigerian Embassy at the Victor Hugo area of Paris, capital of France, to demand an end to police brutality and human rights abuses by the police. They carried different placards with inscriptions like End SWAT, End Police Brutality.
See photos below:
October 16, 2020
#EndSARS: If SARS is working, why has terrorism continued – Shehu Sani blasts Northern Govs
A public commentator, Shehu Sani, has lambasted Northern Governors over their support for SARS.
Recall that Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, spoke on Thursday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.
The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, said though the government has approved the scrapping of the unit, the decision should be reconsidered.
Reacting to the that, the former Senator condemned their declaration of support for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The government critic tweeted his reaction on Friday.
“Dear Northern Governors, if SARS is working in the North, why has kidnappings and killings by bandits and terrorists continued unabated?
”#EndsSARS”, Sani wrote.
October 16, 2020
#EndSARS: protesters take over Gbagada-Oshodi expressway
#EndSARS protesters on Friday morning, took over the Gbagada-Oshodi expressway, disrupting free flow of vehicular movements.
Promising to remain on the expressway for a long time, the protesters took over a lane on the expressway chanting “End SARS, End SWAT”.
The protesters set up loud speakers and tents on the expressway, and were seen holding placards with different catchphrases.
Details shortly…
October 16, 2020
#ENDSARS: “Hacktivist” Anonymous, hacks NBC twitter handle Twitter account in support of #EndSARS campaign
The official twitter handle of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has been hacked and allegedly taken over by decentralised international ‘hacktivist’ group “Anonymous”.
The Nation checks revealed activities on NBC’s twitter handle page were tweets and retweets of the #EndSARS protests/campaign against police brutality.
The group after take-over tweeted: “We #Anonymous are out to expose government’s secrets & dirty files Put an #ENDTOPOLICEBRUTALITY #Twitterdown #NBChacked”
“Good morning, great Nigerians. TGIF and it’s also a good day to #ENDSARS and #EndSWAT. Which government website(s) would you want us to play with? Drop your suggestions under this tweet. #TwitterDown #NBChacked.”
Earlier this week, the decentralised international ‘hacktivist’ group claimed to have hacked several government databases, including one which contains names and contacts of operatives of the now-defunct Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS).
The group also disclosed via its Twitter handle it had breached some Nigerian government websites.
“Nigeria: Anonymous hacks multiple government websites in solidarity with #EndSARS protestors and retribution for violence by police. #OpNigeria #EndSARS Protest,” it tweeted.
Anonymous is a decentralised group of anonymous hackers widely known for carrying out anonymous cyberattacks against governments and government agencies.
It was formed in 2003.
October 16, 2020
#EndSARS: Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Protesters on Friday stormed the Magboro area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to continue their demonstration against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The protesters were seen carrying placards with different inscriptions as they blocked the expressway, causing gridlock.
Speaking with our correspondent, a protester who identified himself as Amaechi, said, “We are all here on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway because there is a nationwide protest for the soul of our country.
“#EndSARS, #Endpolicebrutality, end bad governance, and wickedness to the Nigerian youths. It is time for the youths to take over.”
here have been protests in most parts of the country since Wednesday last week by Nigerians, mostly youths, who called for disbanding of SARS, accusing the police squad of corruption, high-handedness and harassment
On Sunday, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, disbanded the squad and on Tuesday, he set up the Special Weapons and Tactics Team to replace the disbanded SARS.
Despite the disbanding of the squad, #EndSARS campaigners presented five demands to the Federal Government, which the later on Tuesday said it had accepted.
The campaigners’ five demands include release of all persons arrested by the disbanded police unit and justice for victims of police brutality; setting up an independent body to oversee the investigation and prosecution of all reports of police misconduct (within 10 days); psychological evaluation of all disbanded SARS officers before they can be redeployed, and increase police salary so that they can be adequately compensated for protecting lives and property of citizens.
But the protests took a fresh dimension on Wednesday when hoodlums bearing cutlasses and sticks attacked protesters in Lagos and Abuja.
October 16, 2020
#EndSARS: Cars destroyed as #EndSARS protesters were allegedly attacked at Lekki toll gate
End SARS protesters have accused hoodlums of attacking them on Friday October 16, as they continued their protests at the Lekki toll gate.
The protesters who have been demanding for an end to police brutality alleged that they were attacked early this morning and some cars were scattered.
Photos from the scene show cars destroyed, including a Range Rover and a Lexus.
This isn’t the first alleged attack on End SARS protesters. On Thursday, October 15, thugs poured out of a huge bus to attack protesters in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. They were armed with machetes and other harmful objects. Prior to that, protesters in Abuja were attacked on Wednesday, October 14, by thugs.
To protect themselves, protest organizers hired private security to guard protesters across different states in the country. However, the alleged attack at Lekki happened very early and took protesters by surprise.
Below are tweets from Lekki End SARS protesters calling for help.
October 16, 2020
#EndSARS: Twitter unveil special #EndSARS emoji to reaffirm support for the campaign
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has revealed special #EndSARS Emoji after endorsing the movement against police brutality and other unlawful crimes in Nigeria.

Recall the tech boss tweeted his support for the #EndSARS protests and called for Bitcoin donations towards the movement two days ago.

Last night, Twitter experienced issues globally with large numbers of users unable to post tweets, access their timelines, or see notifications. After fixing these issues, Jack Dorsey revealed a special #EndSARS emoji, a fist with the colour of the Nigerian flag.
Nigerians have flooded his comment session to thank him for his support and the special #EndSARS emoji he created for the movement.
October 16, 2020
BREAKING: #EndSARS: Reps summon IGP
An ad hoc committee set up by the House of Representatives on the ongoing nationwide protests against the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force has summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
The IGP is to appear before the special panel on October 22, 2020.
The panel will also conduct town hall meetings across the country to take hear from Nigerians on the matter.
Details later…
October 15, 2020