Cease violent crackdowns on protesters - US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden tells Buhari

 

Former United States Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the ongoing violent crackdown on protesters in the country.

 

The presidential candidate released the statement hours after security operatives opened fire on protesters demanding an end to police brutality.

 

Joe Biden also called on the United States government to stand with Nigerians. The statement read; 

 

“I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one in the violence.

“The United States must stand with Nigerians who are peacefully demonstrating for police reform and seeking an end to corruption in their democracy.

“I encourage the government to engage in a good-faith dialogue with civil society to address these long-standing grievances and work together for a more just and inclusive Nigeria”

 

We are compiling evidences to ensure trial of COAS Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court - Femi Falana (video)

 

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has disclosed that he and other lawyers are currently compiling evidences to ensure trial of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court. 

 

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria who made an appearance on Arise TV today October 21, commended the young #EndSARS protesters for capturing photo and video evidences before and after the shooting at Lekki Toll Gate last night. 

 

Falana also recalled how Shiites members were allegedly shot dead in Kaduna state by soldiers who claimed they were blocking same COAS. He added that while compiling the evidence for the international trial, they will also approach local courts. 

 

Here is the video below; 

 

We are compiling evidences to ensure trial of COAS Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court - Femi Falana (video)

 

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has disclosed that he and other lawyers are currently compiling evidences to ensure trial of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court. 

 

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria who made an appearance on Arise TV today October 21, commended the young #EndSARS protesters for capturing photo and video evidences before and after the shooting at Lekki Toll Gate last night. 

 

Falana also recalled how Shiites members were allegedly shot dead in Kaduna state by soldiers who claimed they were blocking same COAS. He added that while compiling the evidence for the international trial, they will also approach local courts. 

 

Here is the video below; 

 

Nigerian Ports Authority Headquarters in Lagos has been set on fire (video)

 

The Nigerian Ports Authority in Marina area of Lagos has been set on fire by an angry mob. 

 

The attack was carried out after unarmed #EndSARS protesters were shot at Lekki Toll Gate. 

 

According to the eyewitnesses, the Nigerian Ports Authority office attacked by arsonists is the headquarters of the federal agency. 

 

Watch the video below; 

 

Nigerian Ports Authority Headquarters in Lagos has been set on fire (video)

 

The Nigerian Ports Authority in Marina area of Lagos has been set on fire by an angry mob. 

 

The attack was carried out after unarmed #EndSARS protesters were shot at Lekki Toll Gate. 

 

According to the eyewitnesses, the Nigerian Ports Authority office attacked by arsonists is the headquarters of the federal agency. 

 

Watch the video below; 

 

"God will punish all of you" - Police officer tells #EndSARS protesters in Ikorodu (video)

 

A police officer was heard using swear words at helpless protesters in Ikorodu for demanding the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

 

The police officer made the remark as he and his colleagues who were on mufti ordered protesters to walk with their hands up in Ikorodu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning, October 21. 

 

Watch the video below.

 

"God will punish all of you" - Police officer tells #EndSARS protesters in Ikorodu (video)

 

A police officer was heard using swear words at helpless protesters in Ikorodu for demanding the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

 

The police officer made the remark as he and his colleagues who were on mufti ordered protesters to walk with their hands up in Ikorodu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning, October 21. 

 

Watch the video below.

 

House which allegedly belongs to Governor Sanwo-Olu's mother in Surulere has been set on fire (video)

 

An apartment in Surulere, which supposedly belongs to Governor Babajide’s Sanwo-Olu's mother, has been set on fire. 

 

Business Day reported that eyewitnesses said the mother of the governor was removed from the house before the fire started. 

 

This occurred after security operatives opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll gate. 

 

Here is the video below;

 

House which allegedly belongs to Governor Sanwo-Olu's mother in Surulere has been set on fire (video)

 

An apartment in Surulere, which supposedly belongs to Governor Babajide’s Sanwo-Olu's mother, has been set on fire. 

 

Business Day reported that eyewitnesses said the mother of the governor was removed from the house before the fire started. 

 

This occurred after security operatives opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll gate. 

 

Here is the video below;

 

Governor Simon Lalong declares 24-hour curfew in two Plateau local governments

 

The Plateau state government has declared 24 hours curfew in Jos south and Jos north local government areas over violence.

 

Governor Lalong said he was forced to declare the curfew after “hoodlums attacked and molested innocent citizens who are going about their normal businesses.” He further revealed that this led to the death of 3 persons. 

 

The Governor said; 

 

“Government is left with no choice than to impose a curfew to stop further loss of lives and properties. 

“By this directive, all forms of protests are hereby banned in the two Local Governments Areas of Jos North and Jos South.”

Governor Simon Lalong declares 24-hour curfew in two Plateau local governments

 

The Plateau state government has declared 24 hours curfew in Jos south and Jos north local government areas over violence.

 

Governor Lalong said he was forced to declare the curfew after “hoodlums attacked and molested innocent citizens who are going about their normal businesses.” He further revealed that this led to the death of 3 persons. 

 

The Governor said; 

 

“Government is left with no choice than to impose a curfew to stop further loss of lives and properties. 

“By this directive, all forms of protests are hereby banned in the two Local Governments Areas of Jos North and Jos South.”

Man gives chilling account of how he survived gunshot attack at the Lekki tollgate (video)

 

A Nigerian man who gave his name as Ayoola has shared the chilling story of how he survived Tuesday night, October 20,  attack at the Lekki tollgate.

 

Ayoola who said he is a professional swimmer said the armed men who he described as soldiers started shooting at the protesters. He said he jumped into the river and that the alleged soldier pursued him into the river and continued firing shots.

 

He said he would have been dead if he wasn't a good swimmer.

 

Watch the video below

Man gives chilling account of how he survived gunshot attack at the Lekki tollgate (video)

 

A Nigerian man who gave his name as Ayoola has shared the chilling story of how he survived Tuesday night, October 20,  attack at the Lekki tollgate.

 

Ayoola who said he is a professional swimmer said the armed men who he described as soldiers started shooting at the protesters. He said he jumped into the river and that the alleged soldier pursued him into the river and continued firing shots.

 

He said he would have been dead if he wasn't a good swimmer.

 

Watch the video below

We have not recorded any fatalities- Governor Sanwo-Olu speaks on Lekki tollgate shooting (video)

Governor Sanwo-Olu says there have been no fatalities recorded in the gunshot incident that occurred at the Lekki tollgate during the end SARS protest on Tuesday night, October 20.

 

Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Governor Sanwo-Olu said

''Whilst we pray for the swift recovery of the injured, we are comforted that we have not recorded any fatality as against the widespread circulation on social media.''

 

Watch the video below

 

 

Oyigbo police station in Rivers state has been set on fire (video)

 

The Oyigbo police station in Rivers state has been set on fire amid the widespread protests witnessed across the country. 

 

Daily Trust reported that the Police Area Command at the Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway was invaded in the wee hours of Wednesday October 21, and set ablaze by unknown arsonists. 

 

An eyewitness told the publication; 

 

“It started in the midnight of Tuesday when we started hearing gunshots.

“Bullets were flying from all directions and we took cover because my house was very close to the police station.

“I overheard them shouting that they were on a revenge mission over the killing of innocent protesters in Lagos.

“They set the armoured police tank in front of the police station with the driver inside ablaze.

“They shut their way into the station before setting the police station ablaze.

“One other police officer was also shot dead.

“We did not sleep at night.

“All the police officers inside the station as well as those in the barracks ran away."

 

Rivers State Police Command Public Relation Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the story and also disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan will visit the police station to see things for himself.

 

Here are videos below; 

 

We have not recorded any fatalities- Governor Sanwo-Olu speaks on Lekki tollgate shooting (video)

Governor Sanwo-Olu says there have been no fatalities recorded in the gunshot incident that occurred at the Lekki tollgate during the end SARS protest on Tuesday night, October 20.

 

Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Governor Sanwo-Olu said

''Whilst we pray for the swift recovery of the injured, we are comforted that we have not recorded any fatality as against the widespread circulation on social media.''

 

Watch the video below