Category: Press Statement
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Take It Back Movement Condemns Viral Footage of Police Forcibly Entering Private Property in Osogbo, Demands Justice and Immediate Disciplinary Action
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According to the statement, the video circulating on social media shows the officers breaching a private property in Oroki Estate in a manner that raises serious concerns about abuse of power and unprofessional conduct.
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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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TIB Osun State Chapter Condemns Shutdown of Obafemi Awolowo University, Demands Immediate Reversal
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The attention of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement, Osun State Chapter, has been drawn to the recent decision by the management of Obafemi Awolowo University to declare a three-week mid-semester break and forcefully shut down academic activities following legitimate protests by students over transportation challenges and welfare concerns. We…
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Condemnation of the Brutal Repression of Peaceful Protesters in Delta State, Justice for Omena, And the Immediate Resignation of Inspector General of Police, Disu
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PRESS STATEMENT 29/04/2026 Condemnation of the Brutal Repression of Peaceful Protesters in Delta State, Justice for Omena, And the Immediate Resignation of Inspector General of Police, Disu The Take It Back Movement strongly condemns the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters in Delta State who are demanding justice for the extra-judicial…
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TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT, DELTA STATE CHAPTER CONDEMNS EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLING OF OGIDI MENA IN UVWIE
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PRESS STATEMENT April 28, 2026 TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT, DELTA STATE CHAPTER CONDEMNS EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLING OF OGIDI MENA IN UVWIE The Take It Back Movement, Delta State Chapter, strongly condemns the gruesome and extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Ogidi Mena, allegedly carried out by ASP Nuhu Usman, popularly known as Ogbegbe,…
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A CONDEMNATION IN THE STRONGEST TERMS OF THE RENEWED XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS AGAINST AFRICAN FOREIGN NATIONALS IN SOUTH AFRICA
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South Africa must never forget that when apartheid brutalized Black South Africans, Africa stood with South Africa. Nigeria stood with South Africa. Nigerians contributed politically, diplomatically, financially, morally, and personally to the liberation struggle. Nigeria was at the forefront of anti-apartheid sanctions, boycotts, diplomatic pressure, and liberation solidarity. Historical accounts…
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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 Condemns NDLEA Over Death of Detained Woman in Benin Courtroom After Months in Custody, Demands Justice
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According to TIB Edo, junior officers within the NDLEA command allegedly confirmed that the deceased had repeatedly complained of illness during her detention but was not taken for medical treatment.
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TIB Bauchi Chapter Raises Alarm Over Unexecuted N40 Million Classroom Project at Rafin Zurfi Primary School, Demands Probe, Immediate Action
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The movement strongly condemned the failure to execute the project despite full budgetary provision and demanded immediate clarification from the implementing agency, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NICO).
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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.