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EndBadGovernance Organizers Demand IGP’s Immediate Removal Over Protest Killings
The Take It Back Movement (TIB), a prominent group behind the EndBadGovernance protests, has called for the immediate dismissal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun.
This demand follows the reported killing of several protesters during demonstrations across the country.
According to a statement released by TIB’s National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, the organization alleges that Nigerian police officers were responsible for the deaths of at least 40 protesters.
These incidents occurred during nationwide protests against the high cost of living, which began on August 1 and are slated to conclude on August 10.
TIB claims that over 1,000 individuals have been detained in various states, including 632 in Kano and more than 109 in Sokoto, for participating in the protests.
The statement also condemned the use of teargas and live ammunition by the police against demonstrators, emphasizing that the violence has led to unnecessary fatalities.
TIB criticized the handling of the protests, noting that the demonstrations, which started as peaceful rallies, were marred by disruptions and violence, reportedly fueled by criminal elements.
The group insists that the ongoing situation reflects poorly on the current administration’s approach to handling civil dissent and has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action by removing the IGP to restore order and prevent further loss of life.
The Gombe State Government has shown support for Borno State following severe flooding. Gombe’s Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, currently abroad, sent a delegation led by Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau with a N100 million donation for flood relief.
The delegation visited Maiduguri, offering condolences and support at the Government House and Shehu of Borno’s palace. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum thanked Gombe for the aid, promising to use it effectively. The delegation also toured the flood-affected areas and prayed for the victims.
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, revealed that he rejected requests from Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to endorse PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo for the governorship election, choosing to remain neutral.
This comes amid accusations from PDP stakeholders, including state Chairman Anthony Aziegbemhin, who have called for the redeployment of Edo’s Resident Electoral Commissioner. Aziegbemhin alleges that the REC’s ties to Wike could compromise the election. Wike has denied these claims, emphasizing his neutrality in the race.
In a hilarious moment, a cab driver pretended to be in a deep sleep after ramming into an SUV. Eyewitnesses were amused as the driver, seemingly in an attempt to avoid responsibility, closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat, feigning unconsciousness. The scene quickly went viral, sparking laughter and disbelief on social media over the driver’s unusual reaction to the crash.
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