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Police brutality

January 1, 2025

I will use 2025 to advance rule of law in Nigeria: NBA President

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, says he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025.

Nigerians protesting and lawyers
July 5, 2024

Ruto caves in; condoles with slain protesters, promises support for injured 

“The last two weeks have been a difficult time for us, a country where Kenyans have lost their lives, many injured, and property destroyed,” said Mr Ruto.

Ruto and demonstrators
July 5, 2024

Ruto scraps budget for first lady’s office, dissolves 40 agencies amid protests

On Friday, President William Ruto took a decisive step, scrapping the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies after nationwide protests.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
June 30, 2024

Ruto says ‘I have no blood on my hands’ despite deaths of Kenyan protesters 

“The parliament has been burnt. City Hall has been burnt. We have 19 people dead,” Mr Ruto said.

William Ruto
September 20, 2023

Kogi police warn against spreading fake news on disappearance of male organs

Commissioner of police in the state, Onuoha Bertrand, issued the warning in Lokoja.

Police
August 29, 2023

Several casualties recorded in Enugu violent clash

“Normalcy has been restored in the community and the commissioner of police has ordered the deployment of more police operatives in the community.”

Police commissioner Kanayo Uzuegbu [ Credit: Standard Observers]
July 31, 2023

Police ban use of tinted vehicle glasses, covered number plates in Borno

The ban was announced in a statement issued by the police spokesman in the state, DSP Sani Kamilu.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
July 8, 2023

Police foil attempt to steal fuel from NNPC pipeline in Lagos

“The oil thieves absconded, abandoning their truck and tools, upon sighting police officers who responded swiftly when notified,” he said.

Police at the scene of attempt oil theft
June 30, 2023

Edo: Police officers handcuff man, run over him

“This is unpolice. I don’t think a normal human being can do this. To crush a man with a car? This is unbelievable.”

Screenshot from viral video
May 22, 2023

Police nab suspect for allegedly defrauding Australian of $60,000

According to him, the suspect, in a written statement during police interview, freely admitted to having committed the fraud and several others dating back to 2021.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story