Category: Intervention
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Take It Back Movement Demands Release of Minor Detained Since 2023 Over Alleged Inability to Pay Bail
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Describing the situation as heartbreaking, the Take It Back Movement revealed that both of Michael’s parents reportedly died while making efforts to secure their son’s release from detention, “This is not just a failure of policing; it is a complete collapse of humanity and justice,” the statement read.
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Take-It-Back Movement Bauchi State Chapter Condemns Police Torture of Member for Praying in Custody, Demands Immediate Justice
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According to him, officers dragged him out of the cell and repeatedly assaulted him. “They brought sticks into the cell, dragged me out by force, and began beating me. They injured my right arm, then my left arm, and also my leg. They inflicted injuries all over my body.”
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TIB Edo State Chapter Condemns Sealing of Event Venue Following Eedris Abdulkareem’s Performance in Benin City, Demands Immediate Reopening
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According to the statement, Abdulkareem performed at an event on April 3 at MegaHub/Mega Foods event centre located along Iriri Airport Road in Benin City. The performance reportedly included politically charged songs that resonated with many Nigerians amid the country’s current economic hardship.
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TIB Edo State Chapter Secures Release of Man Reportedly Harassed and Detained by Anti-Cult Officers at the State CID
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According to him, the confrontation became tense as some officers allegedly threatened him and used derogatory remarks, “Some officers moved very close to me, threatening to beat me and using abusive language while speaking aggressively,” he said.
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TIB Lagos State Chapter Secures Refund of ₦50,000 Extorted by Area E Police in Festac After Arrest of Woman Over Vitamin Supplements, Condemns Rising Cases of Extortion
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Following this intervention, the ₦50,000 extorted from the victim was fully refunded, marking what the chapter described as a small but significant victory against abuse of power.
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“Our Duty Is Fulfilled the Moment We Stand Up for the Weak Against the Powerful” — Omoyele Sowore, Take It Back Movement React to TracyNither Nicolas Ohiri’s Apology to David Umahi
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Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back Movement subsequently rallied around her case, arguing that a citizen should not be intimidated or criminalised for making allegations against a powerful public official.
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#EndSARS: Take It Back Movement Secures Release of Nine Detainees, Court Strikes Out Rasheed Wasiu’s Case After Six Years
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The movement also paid tribute to the late Ogunlana, a human rights lawyer who handled several #EndSARS-related cases before his passing and laid the legal foundation for the progress achieved.
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TIB Lagos State Chapter Secures Refund of ₦20,000 Extorted from Student by Police at Berger
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The intervention followed reports that the student was detained despite no incriminating item being found on him and was only released after officers reportedly collected the money, contrary to a directive for his unconditional release.
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TIB Delta State Chapter Petitions Assembly Over Alleged Financial, Administrative Misconduct at Delta State College of Health Sciences
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According to the Chapter, “all monies released, withdrawn, or otherwise used by the College are supposed to be approved by the Governing Council to ensure transparency and accountability.” It argued that the alleged diversion of funds into personal accounts “circumvents due process, prevents proper financial oversight, and enables potential misappropriation…
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Take It Back Movement, Lagos State Chapter Secures Release of Woman Detained by Police Over Lost SIM Card Case and Allegedly Pressured to Pay ₦1.2m
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He further stated that he reached out to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kwara State and provided the officer’s contact. After the intervention, the officer called back, denied that any money was demanded, and Faith was released shortly afterward without paying any money.