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Protesters demanding an end to police brutality in Abuja have arrested two armed thugs, who came to attack them with cutlasses and other dangerous objects.

The attackers numbering over 20 swooped on the peaceful protesters at about 5:00pm shortly after they had left Banex Junction where they were initially gathered.

The hoodlums upon arrival at the place chased the crowd towards Mabushi Highway.

But shortly afterwards, the demonstrators were able to summon courage and push back and overpowered the attackers.

This led to the arrest of two of the thugs while the others took to their heels.

They were later taken to the police station for further investigation to unravel those sponsoring them.

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Armed thugs suspected to be loyal to the government have attacked peaceful protesters in Kogi State.

The thugs attacked the youth while they were converging for protest on Monday.

Some Christians, who also gathered for a prayer session, were attacked by the thugs, who brutalised and injured many.

A resident of the state, who confirmed the attack, said the thugs armed with cutlasses and machetes chased protesters "from the various converging grounds".

Armed thugs have been attacking Nigerian youth for embarking on the protest against police brutality in the country.

Attacks have been recorded in many states including Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Edo, and Kwara.

The attacks have also been backed by the police, who have also unleashed violent attacks on the protesters.

In Abuja, armed thugs also set ablaze over 20 cars belonging to protesters.

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After refusing to show up for the continuation of his trial, Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Senator Ali Ndume to produce Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, in court.

Maina, who is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering alongside his son, has continued to absent himself from trial, thereby stalling the case.

Senator Ali Ndume

The judge has now ordered his surety, Ndume, to produce him within 21 days.

The judge threatened that Ndume risks being arrested if he failed to produce Maina in court for the resumption of his trial.

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Ndume has continued to claim that he does not know the whereabouts of Maina, adding that he was pressured to stand as surety for him.

SaharaReporters had previously reported that Ndume submitted fake and forged documents to perfect the bail of Maina from prison, who was initially admitted to bail in the sum of N1bn with two sureties in like sum.

After being unable to meet his bail term, the judge varied the condition for Maina to produce one senator, who must sign a bail bond in the sum of N500m and accompany him to court on every trial day.

Ndume subsequently agreed to stand surety for Maina but rather than present original documents, submitted forged ones to the court to perfect Maina’s bail.

According to Global Transparency and Anti-corruption Network, Ndume presented the property documents of a house owned by one Ahmed Lawal, deceiving the court that it was his.

Ndume also presented a forged Irrevocable Power of Attorney on the property, adding that the property in question had previously been forfeited to the government in a separate case.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Tonye Clinton Jaja, Chairman of Nigerian Copyright Commission.

His sack, which was with immediate effect, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Dayo Apata (SAN).

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The letter reads, “I have been directed to notify you of your removal as chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari.

“Your removal is with immediate effect and you are therefore expected to hand over all property of the commission in your possession to the Director-General.

“While wishing you success in your future endeavours, please accept the assurances of the warm regards and best wishes of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.”

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The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all schools in the state as the ongoing #ENDSARS protest thickens.

The state government through the Head of Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi, said the decision to close schools was due to the activities of the anti-#ENDSARS protesters.

Protesters blocked all major roads on Monday as they continued to pile pressure on the government to give in to their demands.

The protesters also stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, grounding activities at the place.

The protest in Lagos has recorded a series of attacks by thugs sent to disperse the peaceful demonstrators.

The state government said a new resumption date will be announced.

"The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the anti-SARS protests.

“A new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible," the statement reads.

The protest, which has entered its third week, has spread across states of the country and beyond as Nigerians all over the world call on the government to put an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings.

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Thugs have burnt cars of peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The thugs have on multiple occasions attacked the protesters with the police always looking the other way.

Monday's attack happened simultaneously while the police were also dispersing the protesters with teargas and live ammunition.

In a tweet, the Feminist Coalition said the thugs were sent to incite violence to discredit the ongoing protest.

"The cars of peaceful protesters have allegedly been set on fire in Abuja by these thugs that continue to disrupt and incite violence. 

"Abuja protesters please head to safety! Your lives matter and should not be dispensable due to political games," the tweet reads.

SaharaReporters had previously reported how armed policemen fired live bullets and teargas to disperse peaceful protesters gathered at AYA Junction in Abuja, injuring many of them in the process.

A female protester holding a Nigerian flag was beaten up by the policemen in an attempt to retrieve it from her.

As at the time of this report, many of the protesters had ran for cover.

Also, soldiers have been deployed to some strategic locations across the city including the Presidential Villa gate.

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Thugs have burnt cars of peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The thugs have on multiple occasions attacked the protesters with the police always looking the other way.

Monday's attack happened simultaneously while the police were also dispersing the protesters with teargas and live ammunition.

In a tweet, the Feminist Coalition said the thugs were sent to incite violence to discredit the ongoing protest.

"The cars of peaceful protesters have allegedly been set on fire in Abuja by these thugs that continue to disrupt and incite violence. 

"Abuja protesters please head to safety! Your lives matter and should not be dispensable due to political games," the tweet reads.

SaharaReporters had previously reported how armed policemen fired live bullets and teargas to disperse peaceful protesters gathered at AYA Junction in Abuja, injuring many of them in the process.

A female protester holding a Nigerian flag was beaten up by the policemen in an attempt to retrieve it from her.

As at the time of this report, many of the protesters had ran for cover.

Also, soldiers have been deployed to some strategic locations across the city including the Presidential Villa gate.

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Nineteen policemen in Lagos have sustained varying degrees of injury after a mob attack in Lagos on Monday.

The policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos were attacked by the angry mob at Yaba area of the state.

SaharaReporters had reported that the officers were forced to abandon their vehicle and run for their lives.

The mob damaged four vehicles after the policemen took to their heels.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the RRS men were attacked at Adekunle, Yaba.

He said the officers were drafted to maintain peace across different parts of the state when they met the thugs.

He said, “After the attack, 19 of the policemen were critically injured while four police vehicles were damaged."

He noted that the officers were currently receiving medical treatment at the Police Clinic at Panti, Yaba.

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Nineteen policemen in Lagos have sustained varying degrees of injury after a mob attack in Lagos on Monday.

The policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos were attacked by the angry mob at Yaba area of the state.

SaharaReporters had reported that the officers were forced to abandon their vehicle and run for their lives.

The mob damaged four vehicles after the policemen took to their heels.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the RRS men were attacked at Adekunle, Yaba.

He said the officers were drafted to maintain peace across different parts of the state when they met the thugs.

He said, “After the attack, 19 of the policemen were critically injured while four police vehicles were damaged."

He noted that the officers were currently receiving medical treatment at the Police Clinic at Panti, Yaba.

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Young persons protesting against police brutality on Monday stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, disrupting flight activities.

SaharaReporters gathered that the protesters had earlier blocked the road leading to the airport.

Airport staff, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said they had to turn back and return to their houses on Monday as a result of the development.

For several days now Nigerians have been on the streets across the country calling for a reformation of the Nigeria Police Force.

The protesters are also demanding the unconditional release of all detained protesters, punishment for erring officers as well as compensation for families of victims of police brutality in the country.

The protests were initially targeted at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but they have continued despite the dissolution of the unit.

The protesters have vowed that they will not leave the streets until they begin to see government implement some of their demands.

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Young persons protesting against police brutality on Monday stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, disrupting flight activities.

SaharaReporters gathered that the protesters had earlier blocked the road leading to the airport.

Airport staff, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said they had to turn back and return to their houses on Monday as a result of the development.

For several days now Nigerians have been on the streets across the country calling for a reformation of the Nigeria Police Force.

The protesters are also demanding the unconditional release of all detained protesters, punishment for erring officers as well as compensation for families of victims of police brutality in the country.

The protests were initially targeted at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but they have continued despite the dissolution of the unit.

The protesters have vowed that they will not leave the streets until they begin to see government implement some of their demands.

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Founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, on Monday led hundreds of Christians on the streets of Abuja for a prophetic prayer walk for Nigeria.

An intercessory prayer session for Nigeria was thereafter held at the National Christian Ecumenical Centre.

This follows widespread protests by young Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and improved governance in the country.

Enenche said God could change the story of Nigeria for the better.

The cleric also urged Nigerians to ask God for mercy and forgiveness over the negative happenings in the country.

He said, “We are here to take our nation from the hands of the devil, from the hands of the forces of corruption and bloodshed.

“We have come to the God who hears prayers and answers. Our nation will not be the same again.”

Despite the police authorities Disbanding the corrupt and ruthless Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Nigerians are demanding for comprehensive police reforms and the respect of human rights by law enforcement agencies in the country.

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Founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, on Monday led hundreds of Christians on the streets of Abuja for a prophetic prayer walk for Nigeria.

An intercessory prayer session for Nigeria was thereafter held at the National Christian Ecumenical Centre.

This follows widespread protests by young Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and improved governance in the country.

Enenche said God could change the story of Nigeria for the better.

The cleric also urged Nigerians to ask God for mercy and forgiveness over the negative happenings in the country.

He said, “We are here to take our nation from the hands of the devil, from the hands of the forces of corruption and bloodshed.

“We have come to the God who hears prayers and answers. Our nation will not be the same again.”

Despite the police authorities Disbanding the corrupt and ruthless Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Nigerians are demanding for comprehensive police reforms and the respect of human rights by law enforcement agencies in the country.

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youth to protest and make certain demands from their leaders.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Relaying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their meeting, the minister revealed that the President had vowed to see the reforms he promised were fully implemented.

Dare, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, added that President Buhari also appealed to the protesters to give government time to address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work.

He said, “Mr President said the youth of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country. The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police that we will be proud of.

“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest. He recognises the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.

“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.”

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youth to protest and make certain demands from their leaders.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Relaying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their meeting, the minister revealed that the President had vowed to see the reforms he promised were fully implemented.

Dare, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, added that President Buhari also appealed to the protesters to give government time to address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work.

He said, “Mr President said the youth of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country. The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police that we will be proud of.

“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest. He recognises the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.

“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.”

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youth to protest and make certain demands from their leaders.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Relaying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their meeting, the minister revealed that the President had vowed to see the reforms he promised were fully implemented.

Dare, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, added that President Buhari also appealed to the protesters to give government time to address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work.

He said, “Mr President said the youth of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country. The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police that we will be proud of.

“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest. He recognises the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.

“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.”

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Christians in Ondo State, who are from different denominations, hit the streets of Akure on Sunday to protest against police brutality and insecurity in the country. 

Tagged, “Akure Walk For Peace”, they marched with Nigeria’s flag as they held different prayer sessions on the streets of Alagbaka in Akure. 

Felix Adejumo, the founder of the Agape Christian Ministry, appreciated the youth for coming out to demand a better system that works for everyone. 

Adejumo said Nigeria is richly blessed but needed competent leaders that would change the narratives, urging Nigerians to always pray for the country to be delivered from the hands of wicked leadership, corruption, and insecurity. 

“Since my existence, I have never seen the passion that the youths of our country are currently displaying towards the deliverance of Nigeria,” he said. “We have refused what is not right in this nation, and I’m sure it will not remain.

“We believe in the destiny of this nation, and we think that God is going to rescue us from bad leaders, and that is why we want to change the trajectory of our country. We are a giant in Africa. We shall make it great again. 

“In Nigeria today, people can no longer feed and send their children to school, and there is no enabling environment for business to strive. So, we pray that all the enemies of this country shall be scattered.”

Earlier, Sam Leye, the Convener Akure Prayer Walk, condemned the attitude of Nigerian leaders to the yearnings of the citizens.

Leye said that lack of jobs, insecurity, rising costs of food, bad governance among others were part of the problems facing the country. 

He described the ongoing protest across the country as part of plans to seek God’s help for a way forward for Nigeria.  

“We thank God for waking us up as youths, and I know Nigerian shall never be docile again as we have broken the yolk of bad leadership,” he said.

“Under the leadership of our youths, we shall have a Nigeria that will prosper and flourish. I know we can do this together with everyone’s support.”

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The #EndSARS protests continued in different parts of the country on Sunday, with several youths injured after hoodlums attacked them.

In Lagos, Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, joined other Nigerian youths at the state secretariat at Alausa, Ikeja.

Leke, who led the Sunday Church Service at the protest ground in front of the Lagos State Government House, said the demonstration signalled the beginning of a new Nigeria.

“I want all of us to know that this nation has been handed over to us slowly but surely by this singular move that we are all here representing our families, friends and nation. This is the beginning of the new Nigeria,” he said.

Also, protesters occupied the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with a canopy pitched in front of PUNCH Place, the corporate headquarters of Punch Nigeria Limited at Magboro, Ogun State.

They had loudspeakers, a disc jockey and an ambulance stationed on the protest ground, as they sang and danced.

The protest caused gridlock both inward and outward Lagos for long hours.

In the Lekki area of Lagos, the youth arrested and handed over a co-protester, Yusuf Lawal, to the police for allegedly stealing the phone of another protester.

PUNCH Metro gathered that after Lawal stole the phone, he handed it over to an accomplice, who absconded with it.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said efforts were on to arrest the fleeing member of the gang.

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The #EndSARS protests continued in different parts of the country on Sunday, with several youths injured after hoodlums attacked them.

In Lagos, Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, joined other Nigerian youths at the state secretariat at Alausa, Ikeja.

Leke, who led the Sunday Church Service at the protest ground in front of the Lagos State Government House, said the demonstration signalled the beginning of a new Nigeria.

“I want all of us to know that this nation has been handed over to us slowly but surely by this singular move that we are all here representing our families, friends and nation. This is the beginning of the new Nigeria,” he said.

Also, protesters occupied the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with a canopy pitched in front of PUNCH Place, the corporate headquarters of Punch Nigeria Limited at Magboro, Ogun State.

They had loudspeakers, a disc jockey and an ambulance stationed on the protest ground, as they sang and danced.

The protest caused gridlock both inward and outward Lagos for long hours.

In the Lekki area of Lagos, the youth arrested and handed over a co-protester, Yusuf Lawal, to the police for allegedly stealing the phone of another protester.

PUNCH Metro gathered that after Lawal stole the phone, he handed it over to an accomplice, who absconded with it.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said efforts were on to arrest the fleeing member of the gang.

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