The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of public and private schools in the state indefinitely over #EndSARS.
This was announced in a press statement by the state’s Head of Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi, on Monday.
The statement was titled, ‘Lagos directs students to stay at home’.
It quoted the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, as saying that the schools were shut down over “tension generated by the #EndSARS protests.”
The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the anti-SARS protests.
“A new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible.”
Adefisayo added that “the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period”.
She however advised parents to “keep an eye on their wards and not allow them to be used as willing tools in the hands of those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society”.
The Commissioner also encouraged schools to “utilise other means of distance teaching and learning i.e radio, television and online media as they have been doing during and post the recent COVID-19 lockdown”.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is currently trending on social media after he offered too become the leader of the #ENDSars protest.
EndSars protest has been going on for weeks now and there have been some calls that the movement should have a leader or a representative who would be able to dialogue with the Governement.
Speaking on AIT, Yahaya Bello then offered to be that voice of the protesters, he said ;
I Volunteer to be the leader that will push down all of their demands and make sure it is met.
He also urged his fellow Governors to make sure there is Law and Order in their various states.
However, his offer was vehemently opposed with Nigerians saying he is most definitely not the one that would lead them should they decide that they need a leader.
See some reactions culled from Twitter NG below ;
@jeffreyetuss wrote ;
Yahaya Bello said he wants to be our leader….yahaya Bello oh my people I’m lmfao, governors are coming out to support the struggle now because they know what’s coming, werey dey disguise, don’t be fooled my people we know them WE NO GET LEADER
@talktochio wrote ;
Yahaya Bello said on AIT that he wants to become our leader and lead peaceful #EndSARS protesters to Aso rock. What an addict!
@SodiqTade ;
Thoughts and prayers are with the people of Kogi. Having Yahaya Bello as the State Governor and Buhari as President is the height of political depression. This too shall pass.
Yahaya Bello wants to lead End Sars protest. Lol He must have mistaken the movement for ‘thugs movement’.
@funshographix ;
We banned some reasonable politician from joining the protest. Yahaya Bello is showing face. Wonder shall never end.
Yahaya Bello said he wants to be our leader….yahaya Bello oh my people I'm lmfao, governors are coming out to support the struggle now because they know what's coming, werey dey disguise, don't be fooled my people we know them WE NO GET LEADER #EndSARS#EndBadGoveranceInNigeriapic.twitter.com/1UK306b8dB
Young Nigerians protesting against SARS brutality, under the #EndSARS movement, are currently inside Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos state.
The protesters in their hundreds are preventing movement in and out of the busiest airport in the country.
Nationwide protests have been going on over the past 11 days, demanding an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings, but since it began, this is the first time protesters would disrupt activities inside an airport.
Veteran singer, 2Baba, has asked all Nigerian security agencies to join the ongoing #EndSARS protests if they are not happy about their welfare.
The legendary singer made this call yesterday, October 18, via his official Twitter page.
His call is coming in the wake of protests holding across Nigeria in agitation for police reform and an end to bad governance in the country.
According to the “African Queen” crooner, the police, military and paramilitary joining the ongoing protests will birth “a better Naija.”
He tweeted, “Police!! Military!!! and all security agencies!! If una no happy about una welfare make una join this movement for a better naija. Una no be slave,’ he wrote in a tweet.”
Police!! Military!!! and all security agencies!! If una no happy about una welfare make una join this movement for a better naija. Una no be slave . #EndPoliceBrutality#endimpunity#endlooting
— #endsars #endimpunity #endlooting (@official2baba) October 18, 2020
Popular Nigerian Singer, Innocent ‘2BABA’ Idibia has seemingly called for the continuation of #EndSars protest which has be going on for up to a week now.
2baba wondered why people were still going to work and he went on to suggest a ‘Total Shutdown’ until the Government answers the people.
He wrote ;
I wonder why everybody is still going to work. We need total shutdown until this politicians start to answer!! Unless them wan use sars come pursue us go work.
Make only market for essential things dey.
I wonder why everybody is still going to work. We need total shutdown until this politicians start to answer!! Unless them wan use sars come pursue us go work#EndSARS#EndPoliceBrutality#endimpunity#endlooting Make only market for essential things dey.
— #endsars #endimpunity #endlooting (@official2baba) October 19, 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the Nigerian youths have the right to protest, so long as it is peaceful and focused.
The President noted this in a meeting with Mr. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development.
He appreciated the youths for bringing the issue of police brutality to the forefront and vowed to implement the demands of the protesters.
The Minister said,
“Mr. President said the youths of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youths of our country.
“The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he has promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police force that we will be proud of
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest.
“He recognizes the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.
“He said that part of the demands that were made is to make sure that those protesting are protected and that any police officer that has in one way or the other attacked any protesters be brought to book.
“So the President thinks it’s a fundamental right, he thinks so long as the protest is peaceful and focused.
“He believes that the youths of this country have the right to demand for certain things”.
Mr Sunday Dare, speaking with pressmen after the meeting, pleaded for more time inorder for the government to fully implement the reforms demanded by the #EndSARS protesters.
Suspected hoodlums have set siege and burnt down Ugbekun police station in Benin city, Edo state, destroying vehicles and properties.
The angry youths posing as #EndSARS protesters stormed the police station, stole some ammunitions and freed the prisoners, before setting the police station ablaze.
This is coming after thugs hijacked the peaceful protest in the state and facilitated jailbreak.
Confirming the incident, the Nigerian Police Force in a series of tweets disclosed that the youths attacked three police stations in the state.
“@policeNG regrettably confirms the unfortunate attacks on Police Facilities – Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station and Idogbo Police Post by persons posing as #ENDSARS protesters in Benin, Edo State, today, Monday, 19th October, 2020,” one of the tweets read.
“The extent of damage cannot be ascertained at the moment but report indicates that the protesters carted away arms and ammunition from the armoury and freed the suspects in custody before setting some of the facilities ablaze.
“The force is doing everything possible at the moment to bring the situation under control, protect lives of innocent citizens and prevent further attacks on any other critical infrastructure in the state.
“The Force is calling on parents/guardians to prevail on their children/wards to desist from acts of violence under any guise whatsoever.”
@policeNG regrettably confirms the unfortunate attacks on Police Facilities – Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station and Idogbo Police Post by persons posing as #ENDSARS protesters in Benin, Edo State, today, Monday, 19th October, 2020.
Popular Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham has called out chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, for allegedly blocking her on Twitter.
According to Toyin, Abike Dabiri blocked her on Twitter, after she called for the release of arrested Nigerian protesters in diaspora.
It was gathered that some Nigerians who had joined the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Cairo, were arrested and locked up by the authorities of Egypt.
The Nigerians in Cairo who were lending a voice to the call for a total reform of police force, were picked up by the police in Cairo on the authority of the Nigerian embassy.
Reacting to the news of the arrest, the actress requested, the chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to help see to their release.
However, Toyin later alleged that Dabiri blocked her on the micro-blogging platform
Sharing screenshots to back her claims, she wrote,
@abikedabiri you blocked me on twitter because I am begging you to please help in the release of our people in Cairo????please maam kindly block me here too maam.
@drzus @bamideleabiodunofficial @tayofak pls Mrs Abike dabiri blocked me because I am speaking up for our people in cairo.
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has humbly requested that President Muhammadu Buhari resigns from office.
According to the actor, President Buhari was very vocal during the Goodluck Jonathan administration and called for the resignation of the former President on the ground of poor performance.
Yul taking to Twitter, stated that the president of Nigeria has failed the citizens, and should therefore resign.
He tweeted,
President Buhari was very vocal during the previous Govt. He called for Goodluck’s resignation on the basis of poor performance. Today Buhari’s performance is worse than that of Jonathan. We put our hopes in him & he failed us. I call for Buhari’s resignation. #ENDBADGOVERNANCE.
There should be no excuse for incompetence, leading a Nation is not child’s play, every second of incompetence that passes by lives are lost, if you cannot do the job, RESIGN.
Big Brother Naija first runner up, Dorathy has signed new ambassadorial deal with Mapia Tea brand.
The reality TV star, took to her verified Instagram page to make this announcement and share photos from the event.
Sharing the good news she wrote,
Good morning my beautiful Exploras, before we go out to protest for a greater and peaceful Nigeria today, let us take a cup of hot tea with Mapia ?.
So excited to be a part of the amazing @mapiatea family. I look forward to having a beautiful work
relationship..with my FULL CHEST! Let’s get waisted ??♀️?
In other news, Dorathy Bachor is fully back on her feet and now active on social media after recovering from brief illness.
Recall that it was earlier reported that Dorathy was severely sick and rushed to the hospital in the early hours of October 2nd.
The 24-year-old TV star, recently took to her Instagram page to thank her fans for their prayers and assured them she’s back on her feet.
Noting that good heath is underrated and life’s greatest blessing she wrote, “good health and good sense are one of life’s greatest blessings.”
However, this is not the first time, protesters are being attacked in the Federal Capital Territory.
Last week it was reported that policemen in Abuja have allegedly sprayed tear gas and fired gunshots at the youths protesting and advocating for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police Force.
Moreover, the Federal Capital Territory Security Committee, has prohibited any form of #EndSARS protest in Abuja, over violation of COVID-19 rules.
According to the committee, the #EndSARS protest endangers the lives of the demonstrators, as well as other residents of the capital territory, emphasizing that the protesters have failed to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
Veteran Nollywood Actress, Eucharia Anuobi, has taken to her social media page to offer some words of advice to single ladies.
Her post reads ;
PRAYERS ONLY DOESN’T ANSWER TO DESTINY. IT MUST BE COMBINED WITH POWER (MOVEMENT)AND PURPOSE !!! Therefore you like , love and need a particular lady and you’re sure , she will give you peace and keep you drooling : Pursue her !! You like what that man does compliment him and if you’re sure he is going to be your knight in shining armour , encourage him to pursue you , without being cheap . For the words of God says : now unto Him that’s able to do exceeding abundantly above all you can ask or think , ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US .God only works according to your belief ,ability , purpose and WILL not just prayers . Ephesians 3 :20.
Popular Nigerian artiste, Peter Okoye aka Mr P have strongly condemned thugs hired to hijack the nationwide peaceful #EndSARS protests.
The singer shared a video on his Instagram page bemoaning the use of hoodlums to disrupt the peaceful protest. According to him, those individuals who have allowed themselves to be used are worse than SARS officials themselves.
Earlier today, the #EndSARS protest in Benin City, Edo State took a different turn on Monday as thugs hijacked what would have been a peaceful protest and seized the opportunity to free prisoners.
According to reports, suspected thugs hijacked the peaceful end SARS protest, stormed the prison facility, and overpowered the prison officials before setting the prisoners free.
Some videos show the prisoners escaping through the fence, other videos show the prisoners running on the street and another video shows some prisoners changing outfits.
There has also been several reports of armed thugs storming the peaceful protest in Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country.
However, Peter Okoye has urged Nigerians not to be distracted from their fight against police brutality and bad governance.
Actress, Genevieve Nnaji slammed Department of State Services (DSS) after reports emerged that they have arrested protesters in Kano.
Genevieve, who has been very supportive of the nationwide protest against police brutality and bad governance, saw the news on Twitter and reacted angrily to it.
In Nnaji’s words:
“Hope y’all have a big enough cell because we are all leaders. Unlike you who was appointed to serve us. At what point did you go from ‘what you will do for the people’ during your campaign, to what you will do to us now?? Anyway, Sha #ENDBADGOVERNANCE #EndSARS”
Big Brother Naija star, Gifty has subtly reminded her fans and followers that she’s in no competition with anyone.
According to her, her goal is not to be better than anyone, but to be an amazing mother to her kids.
The mother-of-one who shared a photo of herself, donning a blue loose-fit top and a blue jean, advised her fans to desist from striving to attain perfection, but instead appreciate and accept the way they are.
In her words,
I compete with no one. I run my Race alone. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, any form, or shape. My only aim is to be an amazing mother to my kids and family.
Remember, if Allah brought you to it, then he will surely see you through it. You don’t have to stress to be perfect. You are lovely the way you are! #ENDSARS.
Nigerian investigative journalist, Kiki Mordi has slammed Deji Banjo, known better with stage name, D’Banj for always bringing the death of his son into every conversation.
D’Banj lost his son, Daniel, to a tragic domestic accident at his residence in Lagos on June 25th, 2018. The 13-month-old boy was playing around the indoor swimming pool when he fell in and drowned.
In the light of the ongoing #EndSARS protest, Davido shared a sympathetic message to those who have lost loved ones to police brutality. According to him, he understands their pain because he has been there.
He wrote, “I know what it means to be in pain,to lose a child and a loved one..so I know the pain my brothers and sisters are going through and my heart is heavy . I pray God grants us the healing and restoration we so deeply need in our country and that our light can once again shine.”
Kiki Mordi, who wasn’t having none of that, condemned him for using his son’s death to ’emotionally blackmail’ Nigerians.
She wrote, “Everyday you use your child to emotionally blackmail Nigerians. You’re very scary.”
Twitter users have criticized her for being insensitive and rude.
One of the inmates freed, after thugs hijacked the #EndSARS protest in Benin and seized the opportunity to free prisoners, have spoken.
The inmate noted that he had been wrongfully detained for two years, before the hoodlums set him free, today, October 19th.
Recall that, it was earlier reported that the #EndSARS protest in Benin City, Edo State took a different turn on Monday as thugs hijacked what would have been a peaceful protest and seized the opportunity to free prisoners.
According to reports, suspected thugs hijacked the peaceful end SARS protest, stormed the prison facility, and overpowered the prison officials before setting the prisoners free.
Some videos show the prisoners escaping through the fence, other vides show the prisoners running on the street and another video shows some prisoners changing outfits.
However, a man who claimed to be an inmate of prison said he was glad to be out after two years and thanked Nigerian youths saying they are too much.
A Nigerian lady, ‘Sansa’ Comfort Oroboghene has revealed how her husband ordered her to sit down and relax while he served her food.
The couple, who got married in August this year, are apparently still in their honeymoon phase as the husband is still doting on his wife.
Oroboghene took to micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to narrate how she went home hastily in a bid to prepare dinner for her man.
On getting home, her husband laughed at her and told her he is not of the generation where cooking and cleaning is the sole responsibility of the woman.
According to her, he asked her to sit down and put her legs on the table, while he served her.
Her tweet reads,
“Ran home early to cook and this man laughed at me.
“You think you’re married to a man from the other generation. Sit down and put leg on the table, let me serve you jhor.”
It’s been 30 mins and he’s still laughing at me. Someone I said I should pity coz he went to market.”
Ran home early to cook and this man laughed at me. “You think you’re married to a man from the other generation. Sit down and put leg on the table, let me serve you jhor.” It’s been 30 mins and he’s still laughing at me? Someone I said I should pity coz he went to market?
In photos that are being shared on social media, the gigantic mansion that was erected and completed by Delta State Deputy Speaker, Hon Osanebi Ossai in February of 2019 has been engulfed by flood.
Photos captured and shared online, shows the both the inside and outside of the mansion being hijacked by a heavy flood… See photos below,
Some social media users felt sorry for the poor people living around the area who are victims of bad governance and have no alternative.
Some stated that the government refused to fix the drainage problem so they can’t be bothered if a politician’s house is affected.
Here are some social media reactions below,
@centblast: How did he afford to acquire all these Mansion and exotic cars ? Deputy speaker of a state house of assembly ? THE TIME IS NOW !
@robeeno1: I no go surprise say the guy fit get similar or bigger mansions scattered all over the world..Many of these people go be money launderers o..Na dollars dem dey run…our naira na tissue paper to them.Imagine, just deputy speaker O..
@n6oflife6: You tell our Politicians that Stealing Billions will not Insure them from a Nigeria that doesn’t Work but they wont listen.
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has prophesied to ladies who are active and participating in the fight against Police brutality in Nigeria.
According to the actress, this protest is going to give more husbands than Shiloh, hence if you like to stay home and miss out on this big opportunity.
Judging from the socialization which is going on at various Protest grounds, this is very much possible. The main objective of the protest is for the fight against bad governance, then aside that people from different part of the country also get to meet new people and making new friends.
Taking to her Insta-story, the media personality and Nollywood actress wrote; Protest will give ladies husband this year more than Shiloh. If you like continue staying in your house. #EndSARS
The government of Edo has declared a 24-hour curfew following the violence that led to a jailbreak at a correctional facility in Benin, capital of the state.
In a statement, Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government, said the curfew will remain across the state “till further notice”.
Ogie said hoodlums have hijacked the #EndSARS protest and the government would not allow continuous attacks.
“The curfew is to take effect from 4pm, October 19, 2020. This decision has become necessary because of the very disturbing incidents of vandalism and attacks on private individuals and institutions by hoodlums in the guise of #ENDSARS protesters,” the statement read.
“While the government of Edo State respects the rights of its citizens to undertake legitimate protests, it cannot sit idly when hoodlums have taken laws into their hands to cause mayhem on innocent citizens and the state.
“By the directive, schools and businesses are to shut down activities accordingly. Those who cannot move safely are to stay put between now and 4pm till calmness is restored.
“Parents are advised to rein in their children, youths and wards, to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
“The responsibility of government is to protect lives and property and maintain law and order, therefore, anyone found outside in violation of the curfew would be dealt with according to the law.”
Popular Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks has unfollowed Wizkid on Instagram, few days after the star boy blasted him on Twitter.
Recall that, Wizkid blasted his junior colleague, Reekado for announcing a release of an ‘old song’ the both of them recorded.
Apparently, Wizkid feels this isn’t right time to release songs due to the state of unrest in the country as is evident in his decision to postpone his highly anticipated album, Made In Lagos.
Wizkid shockingly dragged Reekado and told him the timing was not right.
Wizkid tweeted,
“Delete this dude ! Can’t believe you’re even doing this at a time like this. Old song ! #endsars fool!”
In another tweet he called him a “clout animal”.
However, following the comments of the smile crooner on Twitter, a look at Reekado’s Instagram page, shows that he has unfollowed Wizkid on the photo sharing platform, and the realization has stirred up reactions amongst their fans on social media.
Kenyan socialite, Vera Sidika has revealed that she is now married to East African musician, Brown Mauzo.
The wedding comes barely a month after the businesswomen announced her engagement to her beau. In September, she shared a photo of her red-stoned engagement ring and said she got engaged to the “most amazing human ever“.
Vera was super excited as getting engaged to Brown was surreal to her and she could hardly believe her luck.
The curvaceous socialite, has however taken to her Instagram account to intimate her fans and followers about her marriage union.
She shared a loved up photo with Brown and wrote: “I got married to my best friend ?❤️?
I love you so much my Husband @brownmauzo254 ??❤️???”
The #EndSARS protest in Benin City, Edo State took a different turn on Monday as thugs hijacked what would have been a peaceful protest and seized the opportunity to free prisoners.
According to reports, suspected thugs hijacked the peaceful end SARS protest, stormed the prison facility, and overpowered the prison officials before setting the prisoners free.
Some videos show the prisoners escaping through the fence, other vides show the prisoners running on the street and another video shows some prisoners changing outfits.
Popular Nigerian singer, Harrysong has enlightened Northern youths that the #EndSARS protest is not about politics, tribe or religion.
According to him, the call for a total reform of the police force is a fight for betterment of the country, and not a political or tribal movement.
The singer took to his official Instagram page to share a video of himself conveying the message.
EndSARS is a social movement in Nigeria that started on Twitter calling for banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian police force.
The relentless effort of the protesters led to the disbandment of SARS by the Inspector General of Police, but Nigerians have continued the EndSARS protest in different parts of the country, despite the announced disbandment.
However, the Nigerian Police Force, have announced that the training of operatives of the new police unit, Special Weapon Tactical Team (SWAT) will begin today, Monday, October 19th, 2020.
The Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, who made this announcement in a statement released on Sunday, assured Nigerians that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a member the new police team (SWAT).
According to him, those to be absorbed into the new police unit are young, smart, and energetic officers with at least seven-year work experience and clean service records with no pending disciplinary matters and no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms.
The quick response of the officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Marine Unit, has halted a young man from committing suicide around the Ikoyi Link bridge.
The unidentified man who is an indigene of Anambra state, but resides in the Ejigbo Area of Lagos, was stopped from jumping off the bridge.
Confirming the incident, the Director-General of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that, the agency’s responders were able to convince, rescue the young man from his jump off point and has been handed over to good Samaritans who would see to his well being.
In his words,
Response was activated to rescue the young man (name withheld) who hails from Anambra State, but resides in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State.
The agency responders were able to convince, rescue the young man from his jump off point. He was later examined by the agency’s paramedics before being handed over to good Samaritans, Mr Odukoya and Mr Okanlawon, who have committed to ensure adequate therapy and psychological counseling for the victim.
Details of the good Samaritans were taken by the response team in conjunction with the Nigeria police officers at the scene.
The governor of Kwara State was allegedly forced to take a bike after #EndSARS Protesters blocked the major highway.
The Governor’s convoy could not move as the highway was obstructed by citizens exercising their right to protest. Hence, he had to use an alternate means of transportation to continue his journey.
The governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq reportedly stepped out of his luxury car and entered a motorcycle after protesters blocked his intended route.
The video currently making rounds on social media shows the governor on a bike while his security personnel were running on foot.
Watch the video below,
In other news, Popular Nigerian billionaire, Terry Waya has reacted to the ongoing nationwide protest against Police brutality.
The flamboyant moneybag advised #EndSARs protesters to stay off the streets and allow the government do what they have promised.
Read as he posted on Instagram below…
“My fellow protesters and supporters am fully with you in this battle to end not only SARS but all forms of brutality and oppression whether military or government, we have made our feelings and case known, we have spoken with one voice but let us allow peace to reign by leaving the streets and allow the government implement what they have promised to do, God bless all of us” he wrote.
A Nigerian lady identify as @khemie200 on Twitter has taken to the platform to narrate her horrible encounter with SARS operatives in the year 2010.
She revealed that she was dragged into a bus by SARS officers while waiting for a cab in front of LUTH.
The Twitter user who revealed that she was at LUTH to sort out her induction gown, alleged that the SARS officers accused her of being a yahoo boy’s (online fraudster) girlfriend.
She further revealed that the security operatives assaulted her with the bottom of their guns even after showing them the receipt of her induction gown.
Read her traumatic experience below;
“Finally summoned courage to share my SARS story: One day back in 2010, SARS picked me up in front of Luth while I was waiting for a cab. I just graduated from Uni and it was a few days to induction(graduation). I came to LUTH to sort out my induction gown.
We lived off ogunlana drive back then. My dad called me that he wanted to come pick me up cos he was feeling a certain kind of way about my safety and I was like “daddy luth to ogunlana is a stone throw, I’m a big girl now, let me take a cab .. see you soon, love you!” As soon as we hung up, my phone battery died…..
While waiting for the cab in front of luth, these SARS guys came with their bus. They picked me up along with some other guys and threw me into their bus. They immediately started saying “Na yahoo yahoo boy girlfriend see her face, she’s one of them”.
I was in shock. Gun pointed at me. I started crying , “sir I’m not a yahoo boy’s girlfriend, I’m a Doctor I just graduated i came for my gown” I was screaming and crying. They asked for my phone, the battery was dead and they asked me why I put it off…they said I was hiding something. Unfortunately I had no ID on me but I had the receipt for the gown which I showed them…. The receipt of the graduation gown I showed them made absolutely no difference.
Two of them started using the bottom of their guns to hit me, I was screaming and crying. Some of the other guys in the bus were also being dealt with but I think it’s my screams and cries that irritated them so much that they started beating me.
When we got to ojuelegba, they threw me out of the fast moving bus. I had nothing on me, I walked from Ojuelegba to Ogunlana, crying and wailing.
I was just glad they dropped me, I was happy they didn’t shoot me or take me somewhere to harm me. I was one of the lucky ones. …. by the way this event happened around 2pm in the afternoon…
I still remember the beating!!! Hurt like hell.. I was just in my early 20s. I still have PTSD from the events of that day. It was a few days to my induction after 6years in school and these guys could have just ended my life for absolutely no reason.
It’s sad. It was then I understood why my father always prayed for each one of us every morning before going out. It was then I understood why my dad dropped and picked me up everyday from school everyday till I graduated from Uni.
The man was always scared of so many uncertainties. All I thought then was he was being over protective….. we need to #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSWAT #EndSarsNow #sorosoke
I’ve tried everyday of my life to suppress this memory like it never happened. That’s why it’s taken so long to share my story….
Reading people’s stories now, I realized. I was very lucky. I had bruises but not gunshot wound… now I don’t want my children going through this.”
