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Protesters at force headquarters insist on scrapping of SARS

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Protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) rocked Abuja, Lagos and many cities across the country on Thursday as they insisted on the scrapping of the unit and not reforms as promised by the police authorities.

The protesters led by the head of the #RevolutionNow campaign, Omoyele Sowore, marched through major streets disrupting vehicular movements and headed to the police headquarters to deliver their message.

They cited instances of how members of SARS engaged in unlawful arrests, detentions extortions and extrajudicial killing of innocent citizens, especially young people.

The protesters under the aegis of the End Special Anti-Robbery Squad (END-SARS), carrying placards with various inscriptions called for an end to police brutality.

They also poured red paint on the road to illustrate the killings and bloodshed by SARS operatives.

They vowed not to leave the premises of the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja until the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, addressed them.

The protesters turned down the entreaties of Force Public Relations Officers, Frank Mba, for them to call off the demonstration.

A petition signed by over 10,195 persons was submitted to the National Assembly seeking the scrapping of SARS.

In Oyo State, a human rights activist, Comrade Andrew Emelieze and Coalition of #RevolutionNow led some youths and students to protest against the existence of SARS along many streets of Ibadan, the state capital.

Also, Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) protested against SARS operatives.

The protest was said to be bloody in Delta and Edo states where some hoodlums reportedly engaged police officers at the Ugbekun Police Division in Upper Sokponba area of Ikpoba-Okha Council Area of Edo State, leading to the shooting of one protester.

In Benin, the Convener of Talakawa Parliament, Kola Edokpayi, said the protest was to condemn alleged extortion, harassment and illegal killing of members of the public.

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Adeleke Orders Arrests After Associate Ajagungbade Is Reportedly Killed in Ife

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed security agencies to arrest anyone found to have been involved in the reported killing of his associate, Olamilekan Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade.

Ajagungbade was reportedly shot dead in Ile-Ife on Sunday amid a dispute connected to the leadership of a motor park.

Reacting to the incident, Adeleke ordered Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura to take immediate action against those responsible. The directive was disclosed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

The governor also ordered rival groups involved in the park dispute to leave the motor parks while security agencies work to restore calm.

There will be no sacred cows as all culprits will be brought to book” Adeleke said, while urging residents to remain calm.

As part of his response, the governor announced plans to bring back the Park Management System across the state, saying an Executive Order would soon be issued to provide the legal backing for the arrangement.

The renewed system is expected to regulate the operation of motor parks and garages and address disputes over their management.

Ajagungbade was described in the report as a close associate of the governor and a member of the Accord Party.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identities of those responsible had not been fully disclosed at the time of reporting.

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Police Arrest Two in Delta, Recover Guns, Daggers and Battle Axe

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Two suspects are in police custody in Delta State following separate raids that resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other items, the state police command has said.

The latest operation involved the arrest of Chukwuka Nzete, also known as “Ododo”, in Isupe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area.

Police said Nzete was suspected of dealing in illegal firearms and alleged that he ran a shrine used to fortify suspected criminal elements.

Items recovered during a search of his residence included a pump-action gun, four dagger knives, a battle axe and pots containing substances suspected to be charms.

The command said detectives were investigating to establish the extent of Nzete’s activities and whether he had links with other criminal groups.

A separate operation also led to the arrest of Joel Iwomi, 36, in Umuebu, Obiaruku.

According to the police, Iwomi resisted attempts by operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit to enter his residence before officers eventually gained access and conducted a search.

The search allegedly produced a pump-action gun and 18 live cartridges.

Both suspects have been taken into custody while investigations continue.

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Samuel E. Erale, said the command would continue efforts to keep illicit firearms away from criminal elements and prevent weapons capable of threatening public safety from circulating in the state.

He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements, illegal firearms and other criminal activities.

The police said information supplied by members of the public would be handled confidentially.

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Tinubu Arrives Paris for Second Phase of European Vacation

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, as he continues his three-week annual vacation in Europe.

The President was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Ayodele Oke, following his arrival in the French capital on Sunday.

Tinubu began the holiday in London after departing Abuja on August 30. The Presidency had announced before his departure that the President would spend three weeks in Europe as part of his annual leave.

The move to Paris marks the second phase of his European vacation.

In the statement announcing the trip, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said London would be Tinubu’s first destination and that he was expected to return to Nigeria after the working vacation.

The Presidency said his return would coincide with preparations for the January 2027 general election, as political activities intensify ahead of the polls.

Tinubu is seeking another term in office on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

No detailed public itinerary has been released for the President’s stay in Paris.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria after completing the three-week vacation, in line with the schedule earlier announced by the Presidency.

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