The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday, said 520 suspects have been arrested in connection with the series of arson, vandalism, burglary, and robbing of unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables during the unrest occasioned by the #EndSARS protest in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who
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Following the incident going on in the country, a yet to be identified hoodlums have reportedly stormed another Lagos State Food Warehouse at Agric Bus Stop, in Ojo, along Lagos Badagry Expressway area and emptied the place this morning. This occurred hours after it was reported that the residents of Old Ojo Road and Kirikiri
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The Lagos State Government has arrested and is currently probing 21 police officers that were involved in trampling on the fundamental human rights of residents. The policemen are facing prosecution in different courts for charges that ranged from murder to other minor offences. The list showed that ten policemen are facing murder and attempted murder
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The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested 32 suspected cultists and recovered firearms in the last one week. A spokesman for the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bala Elkana, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday. He said that a 32-year-old man (name withheld), a member of Aiye Confraternity, was arrested on Saturday.
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Hoodlums on Wednesday attacked the Lagos High Court, Igbosere, and carted away computers, printers, files, fans, air conditioners, and other items. They also set the court on fire and fled the place. In a video that has gone viral on social media, a machete-wielding thug was seen dressed in a judge’s robe and wig.
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Hoodlums on Wednesday reportedly set the office of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ojodu area of Lagos State ablaze. Vehicles belonging to the FRSC were said to have been also set ablaze.
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There is currently heavy shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos as #EndSARS protesters defy a governnent curfew to continue their demand for an end to police brutality. Soldiers on Tuesday opened fire on #EndSARS protesters in the Lekki area of the state on Tuesday. At least one person has been killed and
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A group of people suspected to be hoodlums have burnt down the police station situated in Orile-Iganmu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 09.45 am. While the fire raged, no policeman nor members of the fire fighting department were sighted anywhere close to the scene. It was gathered that
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Following the violent trend of #EndSARS protests, the Lagos state government on Tuesday, announced a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice. The curfew takes effect from 4pm today, Tuesday 20th October, 2020. The announcement was made by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.“I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful
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As #EndSARS protest spreads amid rising tempers in major Nigerian cities, some glimpse of hope seems to be emerging in Lagos, as the state government has inaugurated a judicial panel of inquiry and restitution on police brutality and violation of citizens’ rights. Asides pacifying millions of the protesting youths who have vowed not to leave
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A midnight tanker explosion has rocked the Otedola Bridge area of Lagos State. According to reports, two tankers laden with fuel exploded early hours of Saturday (2 am). The number of casualties as at press time uncertain No casualty has been confirmed as of the time of filing this report. When contacted, the spokesperson for
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Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that 181 students and members of staff of a private boarding school located in the Lekki area of Lagos State have tested positive for COVID-19. Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said the cases were discovered during surveillance and case investigation in the school.
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Mrs Nike Lawal, of 30 Anjorin Street, Aminkanle, Lagos State, for driving recklessly and killing two innocent Nigerians at Ikola Road, Alagbado, during the EndSars protest. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Thursday, said that Lawal was the driver of
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Lagos Bus Services Limited has suspended operations amid allegations that one of its buses was used in conveying thugs to Alausa to disrupt # EndSARS protests as seen in a viral video . The Managing Director , LBSL, Mr . Idowu Oguntona , said contrary to reports , none of its buses was used in
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday revealed the identities of police officers involved in the alleged killing of one #EndSARS protester in the Surulere area of the state on Monday The deceased, Ikechukwu Iloamauzor, 55, was allegedly killed by a stray bullet during the #ENDSARS protest in the area. The governor, who disclosed this
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