NEWS: Lagos says residents can now write petition against SARS, get compensation

Residents of Lagos state who have been abused by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) can now write a petition against the police unit. Also, Lagosians can now claim compensation from the government if their complaints warrant it. To achieve this, Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has set up Judicial Panel to investigate brutality and…

NEWS: Lagos State Govt condemns looting of Maza Maza warehouse, says distribution of COVID-19 palliatives was halted due to #EndSARS protest

The Lagos State Government has condemned the vandalisation of the warehouse at Mazamaza housing the food palliative packages donated to the government by the Private Sector Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) group. Recall that a mob on Thursday, October 22, vandalised the warehouse where COVID-19 palliatives are kept at Maza Maza in Amuwo Odofin Local Govt…

NEWS: US Senate leader, Elizabeth Warren called for the United States to stand with the Nigerian people over the #EndSARS protests

US Senate leader, Elizabeth Warren called for the United States to stand with the Nigerian people over the #EndSARS protests to demand justice and equality for the victims. The Senator disclosed this in a statement on Thursday evening. This comes after the world took notice of the lekki shootings which has received global condemnation. “Nigeria deserves a…

NEWS: “Lagos State Government”

Lagos State Government commences criminal prosecution of police officers accused of human rights abuses in the state. The Lagos State Government has released a schedule of some cases to be heard in the criminal prosecution of police officers for offenses related to violation of human rights in the state. The schedule was released by the…