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Police Warn Officers Against Misconduct, Citing #EndSARS Aftermath
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong directive warning officers to cease arbitrary arrests, phone seizures, and unnecessary detentions at checkpoints, with severe penalties awaiting violators.
The memo, signed by the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters, referenced the 2020 #EndSARS protests as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of police misconduct, which led to loss of lives, destruction, and a deep erosion of public trust.
The directive stressed that command commissioners and supervisors would be held accountable for any violations, with monitoring units deployed to ensure compliance.
This move comes days after UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused the Nigerian police of corruption, claiming officers stole her brother’s shoe and wristwatch, further sparking discussions on police abuse in the country.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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