Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will meet President Buhari to discuss the issues bordering around the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) as violence erupts in the state. The Governor braved all odds on Monday to address the protesters in Lekki where crowds of youths camped and blocked the expressway. He urged them to be…
Day: October 12, 2020
Buhari Assures Nigerians Of Extensive Police Reform
The decision to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed that all those responsible…
Rtd CP Midenda, Explains Why And How SARS Was Created Before It Derailed
SARS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The founding commander of SARS, retired Police Commissioner Simeon Danladi Midenda explains… In the beginning SARS was founded by me in 1992. For a proper understanding of this, historical background to its formation is relevant. Anti-Robbery as a modus operandi of the Nigeria Police Force for combating armed robbery has been as…
LASG Visits Gas Explosion Site In Baruwa, Urges Business Owners To Be Cautious
The Lagos State Government has paid a site visit to the Baruwa Gas Explosion site for on-the-spot assessment of the incident that occurred in the State on Thursday. The Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat called on business owners and entrepreneurs in the State to always be responsible and mindful of the safety of others while…
Gov. Sanwo To Review His Performance After 500 Days In Office
The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hits 500 days on October 10 and he is set to review his performance. ”For the Governor, it is an opportunity to review the “Greater Lagos” journey and tender his report card to Lagosians, ” Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy said in a statement. He will, on October 20,…