Take It Back Movement, Lagos State

02/06/2026

*PRESS STATEMENT*

ARREST CITY BANDITS, BABTEE and VICTOR NOW.

WE WON’T RUN FROM BOTH FOREST AND CITY BANDITS!

The Tinubu Regime is jittery.
Following the announcement of the protest, the regime has lost sleep. In their usual cosmetic style, they put together some agbada-wearing fools and sent them as a “strong delegation” to Ogbomoso. This game didn’t deter the people. We came out in our numbers yesterday across states to protest against insecurity and the voices of Nigerian were so loud that it deafened all their schemes.

These useless governments both Tinubu’s and Seyi Makinde’s have now resorted to violence and their willing tools are one Akinteye Babtee Babatunde and one Victor Dideoluwa who works as a power-bank carrier for Makinde.

While we are focused on the demand of the protest, which is to free the kidnapped children and teachers (47 of them) and end insecurity, I hereby call for the arrest of these elements and that the IG of Police Tunji Disu must fish out all the bandits who came in 12 buses with guns and machetes to attack peaceful protesters while the Police looked away. They’ve also started sending me threatening messages to attack me, but I’m not deterred at all.

This nonsense must stop now! Failure to arrest them, the Police formations will be occupied, starting from the State Headquarters from tomorrow.


- Adeyeye Olorunfemi

02/06/2026

27/04/2026

*Take It Back Movement Seeks Clarification from AGF, Serves Protest Notice Over Warri Criminal Case*

The Take It Back Movement Nigeria (Delta State and FCT Chapters) has formally written to the Attorney-General of the Federation, demanding urgent clarification over what it described as “unresolved questions” surrounding prosecutorial authority in an ongoing criminal case before the Federal High Court, Warri.

In a detailed request for clarification dated 27 April 2026, the group, through its counsel, Juliet Eyum Juliet Esq., raised concerns about Charge No. FHC/WR/92C/2022 involving the Federal Government of Nigeria and activist Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho.

The case, currently pending before the Federal High Court in Warri, reportedly stems from allegations of cyberstalking under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015. According to the group, the charges were initially instituted by the Delta State Attorney-General’s office.

However, the movement’s letter referenced a prior communication dated 12 December 2022, allegedly issued by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, which directed that the defendant should apply for dismissal of the charges on grounds of abuse of court process. The group stated that, in compliance, a Notice of Preliminary Objection was filed on 3 October 2025 but remains pending before the presiding judge, Justice H.A. Nganjiwa, as of 27 April 2026.

The request for clarification also highlighted an apparent inconsistency in the Federal Government’s position. The group noted that in a separate proceeding before the ECOWAS Court of Justice (Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/28/25), the Federal Government, through the Attorney-General’s office, reportedly stated that it was unaware of the same criminal charge currently pending in Warri.

Describing the situation as raising “serious constitutional and administrative questions,” the group asked the Attorney-General to clarify

"whether the correspondence dated 12 December 2022 (Ref: DDPA/AGHOGHO/673/22) remains in force, and if not, the exact date it ceased to have effect, the instrument or decision by which it was revoked, varied, or set aside, and whether such revocation or variation was communicated in writing"

"whether the said correspondence was issued pursuant to the AGF's constitutional powers under Section 174 of the Constitution and, if so, whether it is binding on prosecutorial authorities acting on behalf of the Federal Government"

"whether the continuation of Charge No. FHC/WR/92C/2022 aligns with the directive contained in the said correspondence and, if so, the legal basis for such alignment, or if not, the authority under which the charges are being maintained notwithstanding the directive"

" whether the AGF's office has expressly delegated prosecutorial authority in respect of this matter to any person, agency, or state authority and, if so, the identity of such authority, the legal instrument evidencing such delegation, and the scope and limits of the delegated authority"

" whether the position adopted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its Statement of Defence before the ECOWAS Court of Justice (Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/28/25) reflects the current and official position of the AGF's office on this matter and whether there is any material difference between that position and the basis upon which the domestic prosecution is being maintained"

" what measures the AGF has taken to ensure that the prosecutorial position maintained domestically does not contradict representations made on behalf of Nigeria before an international tribunal such as the ECOWAS Court; and, finally, who bears ultimate legal responsibility for the decision to continue the prosecution in the face of the said directive, including whether that decision is traceable to the AGF's office."

The organisation emphasized that its request does not seek to interfere with the merits of the case, which it acknowledged as sub judice and within the exclusive jurisdiction of the court. Instead, it framed the request as a public interest effort aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and consistency in the administration of criminal justice.

The group warned that failure by the Attorney-General’s office to respond would trigger a peaceful protest scheduled for Thursday, 30 April 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. It stated that the protest would be aimed at drawing public attention to issues of constitutional governance, prosecutorial clarity, and institutional accountability.

According to the letter, the defendant, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, remains in custody at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Warri Custodial Centre, following the revocation of his bail on 16 June 2025 by Justice Nganjiwa.

The Take It Back Movement reiterated its commitment to peaceful and lawful advocacy, stressing that any protest action would respect the independence of the judiciary and would not interfere with ongoing court proceedings.

As of the time of this report, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has not issued any official response to the request for clarification.

27/04/2026

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Join us,let us build towards the liberation of our country.

Nigeria can be great again but it needs me and you.

08/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*DELTA TAKE-IT-BACK MOVEMENT VOWS PROSECUTION OF FORMER DELTA CHIEF JUDGE;JUSTICE MARSHAL UMUKORO, AS ECOWAS COURT FILES SANCTIONS AGAINST NIGERIA, CJNs, AND DSS LEADERS OVER ALLEGED CHILD TRAFFICKING INTERFERENCE*

Abuja, April 8, 2026 — The Delta State chapter of the Take It Back Movement Nigeria has today announced its intention to prosecute former Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, over allegations that he conducted a self-investigation into claims of child trafficking against the Delta State Judiciary in collaboration with the Department of State Services without the constitutionally required approval of the National Judicial Council in 2018 while in office as the chief Judge of Delta State.

The Movement described the alleged actions as a “serious violation of judicial ethics and constitutional safeguards,” emphasizing that only the National Judicial Council is empowered to investigate and discipline judicial officers. It warned that attempts to circumvent this process undermine public confidence in the judiciary and obstruct justice in sensitive matters such as child protection.

This announcement coincides with a high-profile legal action filed before the ECOWAS Court of Justice by Nigerian human rights and child rights advocate, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, seeking sweeping sanctions against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, its current and former Chief Justices, and senior officials of the DSS over alleged interference in judicial disciplinary processes.

The ECOWAS filing, dated March 31, 2026, alleges that Nigerian authorities violated due process and judicial independence by permitting the DSS to investigate a 2018 petition submitted to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council concerning child trafficking and corruption within the Delta State judiciary.

Named in the suit are the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, former Chief Justices Olukayode Ariwoola, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, and Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, senior DSS officials including Yusuf Magaji Bichi, and Justice Umukoro.

The filing contends that DSS intervention occurred despite the matter already being under the NJC’s jurisdiction, making any investigation unconstitutional. It also raises concerns that Justice Umukoro may have influenced or participated in the investigation despite his connection to the subject, creating a conflict of interest.

The application further highlights systemic misconduct, including alleged blacklisting of the applicant, denial of access to complaint mechanisms, unlawful detention, and obstruction of whistleblowing on judicial corruption and child trafficking.

Relief sought from the ECOWAS Court includes declarations that Nigeria violated rights to fair hearing, due process, and judicial independence, the nullification of contested investigation findings, the institution of independent probes, comprehensive reforms to judicial disciplinary procedures, compensation and reparations, and targeted sanctions against culpable officials, including travel bans and asset freezes.

The Delta Take-It-Back Movement reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice, defending judicial accountability, and protecting the rights of children. The group called on all civil society organizations, international partners, and concerned Nigerians to support efforts to ensure that no individual or institution is above the law.

Signed:
Comrade Ubi Wealth Nelson
Deputy State Coordinator,
Take It Back Movement Nigeria
Delta State Chapter

09/03/2026

9 March 2026

The Chairman
Police Service Commission (PSC)
Corporate Headquarters
Plot 64, Cadastral Zone B16
Sector Centre B, Jabi
FCT, Abuja

Attention:
DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd.)

Dear Sir,

*CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF CP JIMOH MOSHOOD OVER THE ABDUCTION, BRUTALIZATION AND TORTURE OF ACTIVIST HASSAN TAIWO SOWETO ON 28 JANUARY 2026*

We write to draw the attention of the Police Service Commission to serious allegations of abuse of power, unprofessional conduct, illegal arrest, torture, and multiple human rights violations involving the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Jimoh Moshood, in connection with the assault on Lagos-based activist Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto.

On 28 January 2026, Comrade Soweto, alongside other civil society leaders, led a peaceful protest involving residents of Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Ajegunle and other communities to demand an end to illegal demolitions and forced evictions in Lagos State. Media reports by News Central TV, The Cable, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times, and Vanguard confirmed that the protest was peaceful and orderly.

Despite this, CP Jimoh Moshood reportedly ordered police officers to fire tear gas at the protesters - estimated at over 5,000 - near the gate of the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa. At least two protesters and a passer-by sustained injuries. One protester, Mrs. Kafayat Muftahudeen, was hospitalized for seven days at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after being struck by a tear-gas canister.

More troublingly, the Commissioner of Police allegedly ordered the arrest of Comrade Soweto at the protest venue. He was dragged into the Assembly complex where, according to his account, he was blindfolded, handcuffed behind his back, and brutally beaten by several police officers, including the CP. The assault left him with severe injuries, particularly to his lower spine.

A medical report dated 29 January 2026 issued by Dr. Oluwadara A. Badejo of Cityview Hospital, Ogba, confirmed multiple injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma, including abrasions, ecchymoses, hematoma near the mouth, bruising across the chest, shoulder and arm, and other bodily injuries consistent with the reported assault.

Further radiological examination revealed that repeated kicks to his back aggravated a previously managed lumbar condition. An MRI report confirms lumbar paraspinal muscle spasm consistent with recent trauma. As a result, Comrade Soweto currently experiences severe pain when walking, bending, standing or sitting, significantly impairing his daily functioning and livelihood.

Since the incident, he has been undergoing weekly physiotherapy at GTAK Health Clinic, Shogunle, Lagos, involving cryotherapy, TENS therapy, lumbar strengthening and stabilization exercises. His physiotherapist, Mr. Chukwuemeka Emeka, is available to testify should the Commission investigate this matter.

Additionally, while detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Comrade Soweto was reportedly denied access to his lawyer and family members. Police officers informed him that they were acting on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, thereby violating his constitutional rights.

We are informed that the confrontation arose after Comrade Soweto challenged the Commissioner during the protest over the alleged use of the police to enforce forced evictions and demolitions on behalf of land developers. The CP reportedly responded violently to this criticism.

There are also disturbing allegations of police involvement in violent eviction operations in several Lagos communities, including Makoko, Oworonshoki and Owode Onirin, where residents have reported deaths and injuries during demolition enforcement operations involving police officers.

We are aware that CP Jimoh Moshood is among senior officers currently under consideration for promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police. In our view, promoting an officer facing such grave allegations without a transparent investigation would seriously undermine public confidence in the police disciplinary system.

The Police Service Commission, as the constitutional body responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, has a duty to uphold accountability and professionalism within the Force.

Accordingly, we respectfully request the Commission to:

1. Immediately institute an independent investigation into the alleged assault, torture and unlawful detention of Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto.

2. Invite CP Jimoh Moshood and other officers involved to answer these allegations.

3. Ensure that disciplinary action is taken where violations are established.

4. Suspend any consideration of promotion for CP Jimoh Moshood pending the outcome of the investigation.

How the Commission responds to this petition will send a strong signal about its commitment to police accountability and respect for human rights. It will also reinforce public confidence in ongoing reform efforts within the Nigeria Police Force.

We trust that the Commission will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves.

Yours faithfully,

(1) Okechukwu Nwanguma - Executive Director,
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC)

(2) Akinbode Oluwafemi - Executive Director,
Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa (CAPPA)

(3) Megan Chapman – Co-Executive Director, Justice & Empowerment Initiatives
(JEI)

(4) Hauwa Mustapha – Convener, The Movement for the Transformation of
Nigeria (MOTiON).


(5) Juwon Sanyaolu – National Coordinator, Take it Back (TIB)

(6) Yusha’u Sani Yankuzo, Esq. - Organizing Secretary,
Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM)

(7) Oloye Adegboyega Adeniji – Spokesperson, Movement,
Lagos state.

(8)Adewale Ojo –
Chairman,
Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR) Lagos

(9) Alex Omotehinmise – President, The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic
Rights (CHSR)

(10)
Pius Abakpa – National Coordinator, Activista Nigeria

(11)
Oluwatobi – President, Voice of the Masses and Support for Credible
Leadership (VMSCL)

(12)
Peluola Adewale – National Mobilization Officer,
Joint Action Front (JAF)

(13)
Blessing Igwe Yusuf – Chairperson, Federation of Informal Workers of
Nigeria (FIWON) FCT Abuja Chapter.

14)
Daniel Akande – Member, United Campaign Against Anti-people Policies
(UCAPP).

(15)
Salako Kayode – Revolutionary Socialist Movement (RSM)

26/02/2026

*PRESS STATEMENT: END POLICE BRUTALITY, HARASSMENT, AND EXTORTION IN NIGERIA – A CALL FOR IMMEDIATE REFORM*

*Lagos, Nigeria – February 23, 2026*

The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement, Lagos Chapter, once again raises the alarm over the persistent and unchecked acts of police brutality, harassment, extortion, and intimidation against law-abiding Nigerian citizens. Hardly a day passes without our movement receiving distressing reports of these violations, which undermine the very fabric of our society and erode public trust in law enforcement.

As a grassroots organization committed to justice and accountability, we intervene in numerous cases of police impunity daily, securing redress for victims through relentless advocacy. However, this reactive approach cannot substitute for systemic change. For how long must citizens endure this cycle of abuse while the Nigerian Police Force fails to rein in its errant officers? It is evident that the lessons from the historic protests of 2020 have been ignored. Those nationwide demonstrations demanded comprehensive police reform, including an end to extrajudicial killings, extortion, and harassment. Yet, years later, nothing substantive has changed. The same patterns of misconduct persist, with officers preying on the very people they are sworn to protect.

We demand immediate action from the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission:

1. *Cease Harassment and Extortion*: The Nigerian Police must stop targeting innocent citizens for illegal shakedowns, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation. These acts are not only unlawful but also divert resources from genuine crime-fighting efforts.

2. *Focus on Constitutional Mandate*: Police officers should redirect their energies toward combating crime, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. Protecting citizens, not exploiting them, must be the priority.

3. *Implement Reforms*: Enforce strict accountability measures, including independent investigations into complaints, mandatory body cameras, retraining programs, and swift prosecution of offending officers. The Judicial Panels' recommendations must be fully implemented without further delay.

These uniformed criminals masquerading as law enforcement officers are not only terrorizing Nigerians but also tarnishing the country's image both domestically and internationally. Such impunity fosters a culture of fear, discourages investment, and perpetuates insecurity.

We implore all Nigerians – from students to professionals, traders to activists – to join the Take-It-Back Movement in this collective struggle. Together, we can amplify our voices, demand justice, and build a Nigeria where the police serve the people, not oppress them. Visit our platforms or contact your local chapter to get involved. United, we will end this menace and reclaim our rights.

For a safer Nigeria,

*Oluwatosin Adeyemi*
TIB, Lagos Chapter PRO

*Adekunle Adeyemi*
TIB, Lagos Chapter Coordinator

10/02/2026

‎
‎Dear Comrades,
‎
‎
‎INVITATION TO *COME HANGOUT, CELEBRATE LOVE, FRIENDSHIP & FREEDOM!*
‎
‎It was Karl Marx who described the revolution as a festival of the masses. What defines the revolutionary Left in Nigeria is our party life and pursuits of unity and struggles. And there are times we have to get together, dine, wine, and converse. Such times as February the 14th presents a day to *FALL IN LOVE WITH FREEDOM!*
‎
‎The TakeItBack Movement invites you and your organization to a Get Together with our Convener and the National Chair of the African Action Congress (AAC;) Comrade Omoyele Sowore.

Date: February, 14, 2026
Time: 1 pm
Venue: Amber Residence, 16 Esugbayi street, GRA Ikeja
‎
‎Solidarity and Salutations in anticipation of your prompt presence!
‎
‎
‎Sanyaolu Juwon,
‎National Coordinator,

Scotty Aluta.
State Coordinator
‎TakeItBack Movement.
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