Take-It-Back Movement Rejects Uganda Election Results, Slams Repression, Killings, Bobi Wine Raid Nigeria’s Take-It-Back Movement has rejected Uganda’s election results, condemning what it calls widespread repression, militarisation, fraud, and killings. The group cited opposition leader Bobi Wine’s claim that security forces raided his home, cut electricity, disabled CCTV, and placed his family under siege, forcing him into hiding. Describing the process as illegitimate, the movement accused authorities of ballot stuffing, mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and targeting opposition candidates. It warned that Uganda’s crisis reflects a wider African pattern of stolen elections and urged the African Union and global community to take firm action against state violence. #UgandaElection #BobiWine #DemocracyUnderAttack

AAU Students Wahala Don Burst! Take-It-Back Slams Police Over 52 Students’ Remand, Demands Freedom Now Wahala don set for Edo State as the Take-It-Back Movement has condemned the arrest and remand of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students in Ekpoma, describing it as a dangerous abuse of power and a clear violation of human rights. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, the group said police carried out midnight raids on student hostels, storming rooms and arresting youths who had earlier protested against rising kidnappings and insecurity in the state. The movement said the action was aimed at intimidating students who exercised their constitutional right to peaceful protest. It noted that while kidnappers continue to operate freely, authorities have chosen to chase protesters instead of criminals. Take-It-Back also revealed that another resident was abducted just a day after the protest, exposing what it called the state’s failure to protect lives. The group demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the 52 students, withdrawal of all “bogus” charges, an end to harassment of protesters, a public apology from the government and police, and punishment for officers involved, warning that repression will only fuel more resistance.

Wahala Don Set Oo! Ex-Detainee Cries Out Over Torture, Starvation, Disappearances At Imo Police Tiger Base Wahala don truly happen for Imo State as a former detainee, Augustine Sixtus Nwaiwu, has accused the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, of torture, starvation and the mysterious disappearance of detainees. In a petition to the Take It Back Movement, Nwaiwu said he was arrested on September 9, 2025, without a warrant, charge or explanation and detained for 10 days without being taken to court. He alleged that officers denied him food and clean water throughout his detention, describing the treatment as cruel and inhuman. He also said the cells were overcrowded, poorly ventilated and unfit for human beings. Most disturbing, Nwaiwu claimed that three detainees collapsed from hunger and harsh conditions, were taken away, and never returned. He warned that their disappearance raises fears of extrajudicial actions. Citing the Constitution, Anti-Torture Act and other laws, he demanded an independent investigation, accountability, compensation and reforms. Human rights groups say the petition adds to growing concerns over abuses at the facility.

Take-It-Back Movement Rescues Lagos-Ibadan Accident Victims, Criticises Police Emergency Response The Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) rescued passengers from a commercial bus accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway at Lufuwape, after a tyre burst caused the vehicle to somersault. Several passengers were injured, some severely, though no deaths were reported. TIB members intervened immediately, highlighting failures in Nigeria’s emergency response system. Attempts to get assistance from the Divisional Police Officer of Redeemed Police Division initially failed. A medical professional among the rescuers coordinated with emergency services, ensuring the injured were transported to hospital. The group criticised public indifference at the scene and called for improved emergency response mechanisms along major highways, while urging citizens to prioritise empathy and prompt action during accidents.

Take-It-Back Movement Raises Alarm Over Deplorable Conditions Of Ogui Road Police Station, Urges Enugu Government To Intervene Urgently The Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) Global has expressed concern over the poor state of infrastructure at the Ogui Road Police Station in Enugu, describing the conditions as degrading and harmful to effective policing. Following an on-site assessment, the group reported lack of electricity, dilapidated offices, collapsed ceilings, leaking roofs, and poor living conditions for officers. In a letter to the Enugu State Government, TIB called for urgent intervention, including solar-powered lighting and comprehensive renovation, warning that the current state undermines public trust and institutional integrity.

Take-It-Back Movement Condemns US Airstrikes In Nigeria, Says Tinubu Has Failed On Security, Demands His Resignation The Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) has strongly condemned recent United States airstrikes targeting ISIS-linked groups within Nigeria, warning that the action undermines national sovereignty and exposes the failure of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to secure the country. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, the movement acknowledged the threat posed by terrorism but rejected foreign military intervention on Nigerian soil, citing the devastating consequences of past U.S.-led interventions in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan. TIB accused the Tinubu government of failing to protect citizens and Nigeria’s territorial integrity, linking public support for the airstrikes to a growing loss of confidence in the administration. The group also referenced the government’s crackdown on the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests as evidence of misplaced priorities, and concluded by calling for President Tinubu’s resignation, insisting that sovereignty belongs to the people and not a government that cannot guarantee security and welfare.

Sapele Protests: Take-It-Back Movement Condemns Police Brutality, Unlawful Detention As Delta Governor’s Aide Sunday Wankego Allegedly Evades Probe The Delta State chapter of the Take It Back Movement (TIB) has strongly condemned alleged police misconduct, unlawful detention, and selective enforcement of the law following protests in Sapele, Delta State. The protests were sparked by accusations of police brutality, the illegal deployment of police officers for private purposes, and the alleged operation of unauthorised detention facilities reportedly linked to the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Mr. Sunday Okeke Wankego. TIB alleged that a complainant who reported an assault was unlawfully detained by police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba, while the principal suspect allegedly failed to honour an invitation for questioning. The movement described the situation as a grave injustice and secondary victimisation, warning that political influence may be undermining due process and presidential directives on police withdrawal from VIP and private attachments. Calling for a transparent and independent investigation, TIB demanded the immediate release of any unlawfully detained victims and accountability for officers found to have abused their powers, stressing that continued inaction risks eroding public trust in law enforcement institutions.

Take It Back Movement Demands Probe into Alleged Human Rights Violations, Political Repression in Gombe State under Governor Inuwa Yahaya The Take It Back (TIB) Movement has called for an independent and transparent investigation into alleged human rights abuses and political repression in Gombe State under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. The group cited incidents including unlawful arrests, prolonged detentions, and assaults on individuals who criticized the state government. TIB highlighted cases involving state appointees and urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene, warning that such violations threaten democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of law in the state.

BREAKING: Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Released by Police After Pastor Chris Okafor Kneels to Beg for Peace Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos following her rearrest in Abuja. The Take It Back Movement leader, Jamiu Towolawi (Jharmo), secured her release. Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries reportedly knelt before Ogala, pleading for peace amid ongoing disputes over alleged broken marital promises. Ogala’s lawyers claim she acted to her detriment based on Okafor’s assurances, including financial trust, and are seeking N1 billion in damages.

Take-It-Back Movement Condemns Lagos Police, Task Force Over Unlawful Raids and Citizen ‘Kidnappings’ The Take-It-Back Movement has condemned a series of alleged unlawful raids and arrests by the Nigerian Police Force and Lagos State Task Force, accusing officers of engaging in “organised kidnapping under the cover of uniform.” The group reported multiple incidents on 17th December 2025, including the arrest of members Dare Fowokan and Ope Martins along with his three sisters, all allegedly detained without cause. The movement called these acts intimidation and extortion, urging the police to investigate officers involved, end illegal operations, and uphold human rights. The statement stressed that law enforcement should focus on lawful policing, not terrorizing citizens.

TIB Delta to Protest ‘Unlawful’ Prosecution of Activist Aghogho Amid AGF Authorization Dispute The Take It Back Movement (TIB), Delta State chapter, plans a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court in Warri on December 15 over the alleged unlawful prosecution of activist Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho. The group says Delta State initiated federal charges without the Attorney-General of the Federation’s consent, despite conflicting positions presented before the ECOWAS Court. Aghogho is challenging the case as unconstitutional and seeking its dismissal along with ₦500 billion in compensation. TIB argues that the AGF’s filings expose inconsistencies, calling for judicial accountability as tensions rise ahead of the next court hearing.

Take It Back Movement Condemns Arson, Arrests In ‘Violent And Unlawful’ Oworonshoki Demolitions, Evictions

Lagos Police declare Sowore wanted over alleged public disturbance. The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly attempting to incite public unrest over the recent demolition of houses in Oworonshoki. Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, said Sowore ignored repeated warnings not to mobilize protests following the state government’s demolition exercise, which officials described as part of an urban renewal project. Despite the caution, members of Sowore’s Take It Back Movement reportedly staged a peaceful protest on Monday. Security operatives later dispersed the crowd with tear gas, while Sowore himself was said to be absent. Addressing journalists, the Police Commissioner accused Sowore of plotting to disrupt traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge and cause chaos in the city. “He has put plans in motion to obstruct movement on the bridge, which is a serious offence. We will not allow that to happen. We are closing in on him, and wherever he is, we will get him,” Jimoh said. He further alleged that Sowore flew into Lagos from Abuja but avoided appearing at the protest site. “He didn’t come down because he is afraid. We have it on video,” the CP added. A heavy police presence was observed around major parts of Lagos, including the Third Mainland Bridge, to forestall any renewed protest or disturbance.

Police Teargas Sowore, Other Protesters In Lagos. Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday used teargas to disperse protesters demonstrating against the demolition of some buildings in the Oworonshoki area by the state government. Naija News reports that former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was part of the protesters dispersed when the Police operatives fired teargas into the crowd. Police started dispersing the crowd shortly after Sowore arrived at the scene of the protest organized by the Take It Back Movement in solidarity with those affected by the demolition.

Protesters Defy Court Order, Vow to Storm Presidential Villa. According to report by Punch on Monday, October 20, 2025, tensions are mounting in Abuja as security forces prepare for a possible confrontation with #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters, who plan to march to the Presidential Villa today (Monday) to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This comes despite an interim injunction by the Federal High Court in Abuja restricting demonstrations near sensitive government areas, including Aso Rock, the National Assembly, and Force Headquarters. The organisers, led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back Movement, have vowed to proceed with what they describe as a peaceful protest, both in Abuja and across the South-East. Damilare Adenola, the group’s Director of Mobilisation, maintained that the march is a constitutional right and a stand against the government’s “illegal and inhumane” actions. Kanu remains in detention facing charges of terrorism, treason, and incitement. His 2021 re-arrest in Kenya and extradition to Nigeria continue to spark legal and political debates. While critics view his detention as politically motivated, the government insists it is lawful prosecution. The protest’s timing, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS demonstrations, has heightened government anxiety. Organisers, however, insist that they have informed the police and expect them to provide security rather than clamp down on protesters. Over 115 lawyers, medical staff, and journalists have been mobilised nationwide to support the march. The movement has received broad political support, with opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi backing calls for Kanu’s release and urging dialogue instead of repression.

Court Stops Sowore, Others from Holding October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest in Abuja. A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction restraining activist Omoyele Sowore, the Take It Back Movement, the #RevolutionNow group, and others from organising or participating in the planned October 20 protest demanding the release of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The order, issued by Justice M.G. Umar, followed an ex parte application filed by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Police Force, which argued that the planned demonstration could threaten public peace and national security within the Federal Capital Territory. The court specifically barred the respondents from staging or promoting any protest around the Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, and Unity Fountain in Abuja. Sowore, however, alleged that the order was granted “in chambers” after the same request had earlier been declined in open court. “After initially rejecting the motion to stop our protest in open court, the judge reportedly granted it in chambers,” he wrote on his social media page, calling the move an attempt to silence dissent. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, scheduled for Monday, October 20, had gained traction online and received endorsement from several political figures, including a former Vice President and a former Senate President. Organisers had vowed to march to the Presidential Villa to demand Kanu’s release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, who has been detained since June 2021 on charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony, has continued to attract widespread calls for release amid a lengthy legal battle. Meanwhile, the United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to its citizens ahead of the planned demonstration, warning of potential v+olence and traffic disruptions in the Central Business District, Eagle Square, and surrounding areas. The embassy advised its nationals to avoid protest zones, limit movement, and maintain a low profile throughout Monday.

Court Bans #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Around Aso Rock, National Assembly. A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction restraining Omoyele Sowore and other activists from organising or participating in the planned October 20 protest calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Naija News reports that the order follows an ex parte application filed by the Federal Government, represented by the Nigeria Police Force, seeking to prevent the demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a ruling delivered by Justice M.G. Umar, the court prohibited Sowore, the Take It Back Movement, the #RevolutionNow group, and “persons unknown” from participating in, organising, or promoting the protest. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/2202/2025, resulted in a significant setback for activists planning the demonstration. Confirming the court’s decision, Sowore, a former presidential candidate, expressed his dismay on social media, alleging that the order was granted in chambers after the judge had previously declined to approve the same request in open court. “After initially declining to grant an ex parte motion to stop our planned protest in open court, the judge reportedly granted it in chambers, imposing a ban on protests at Aso Rock Villa, the National Assembly, and the Unity Fountain in Abuja,” Sowore said in his post on . Meanwhile, the United States has issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid the protest locations in the FCT. The warning comes as tensions rise surrounding the planned demonstration. The protest, which gained significant momentum online, was originally organised to demand the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Protesters march against Lagos govt in Ikeja over demolitions. Protesters began converging as early as 7:30 a.m. at Ikeja Bridge before proceeding towards Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government.Hundreds of protesters are currently marching from Ikeja Bridge to Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government, to demonstrate against hunger and the ongoing demolitions in Oworonshoki, which they say have rendered many residents homeless. The demonstration, which began around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, was led by the Take It Back Movement and several other civil society groups. Protesters began converging as early as 7:30 a.m. at Ikeja Bridge before proceeding towards Alausa, carrying placards with inscriptions such as ‘Stop the Demolitions’ and ‘End Hunger Now’. The groups accused the state government of worsening hardship through what they described as “anti-poor” policies, citing the demolitions in Oworonshoki and other parts of Lagos that have displaced families without alternative housing or adequate notice. Security operatives, including police officers and personnel of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, have been deployed around the Alausa axis to prevent a breakdown of law and order. As of the time of filing this report, the protesters had reached the Secretariat area, chanting solidarity songs and demanding to meet with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu or his representatives. Details later.

Kwara Emir allegedly Orders Arrest of Youth Leader Over Protest Against Insecurity. The Emir of Tsaragi in Kwara State, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa Goshi II, has allegedly ordered the arrest of Musa Saidu Tsaragi, leader of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), after youths staged a peaceful protest against kidnappings and banditry in the community. Saidu told SaharaReporters that the monarch became unsettled by Sunday’s demonstration in Edu Local Government Area, which he coordinated. “On Sunday I led a protest of kidnipping and banditry in the Taragi community, and it was peaceful and we’ll coordinate,” he said. According to him, he was invited to the Emir’s palace on Monday, where he was hara§§ed and accused of leading protesters to the palace. “So yesterday evening, the Emir of Taragi… called a meeting that the police of Taragi Division should get me arrested,” Saidu alleged. “I want to inform you that Estu Tsaragi said the police should arrest me because I led a protest yesterday.” The protest came hours after gunmen abducted a local businessman, Suleiman Ndana. Residents said Ndana placed a distress call before the attackers broke into his home, but security operatives never showed up. The kidnippers reportedly spared his pregnant wife after he surrendered himself. The youths, chanting solidarity songs, demanded that Fulani settlers leave Tsaragi land and called on the Emir to convey their grievances to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, accusing him of failing to protect communities in Kwara North.

The Take It Back Movement (TIB), Delta State chapter, has condemned the killing of a pregnant woman in Abraka by operatives of Operation Delta Sweep, who allegedly opened fire while chasing suspected internet fraudsters. The group described the act as reckless and called for an independent inquiry, retraining of operatives, and compensation for the victim’s family. TIB stressed that security must focus on protecting lives, not destroying them. #DeltaState #PoliceBrutality #JusticeForVictims