EndSARS Protest: Lagos Reassures Youths on Solution
The Lagos State government has appealed to residents to be calm during the EndSARS protests.
The state government expressed optimism that the high handedness of the SARS policemen will be curtailed.
The government said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was already discussing the issue with the Police authorities and hopes that the matter will be resolved in the interest of teeming youths and in the spirit of democracy.
In a statement on Friday, Gbenga Omotoso, State Commissioner for Information and Strategy said, “The Lagos State Government has noted the protests against the reported highhandedness of the men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS).
“We know how painful it is to be victims of police brutality. It is not good. The message of the EndSARS protests is clear – such acts of brutality must stop. We agree.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is discussing the issue with the Police authorities and hopes that the matter will be resolved in the interest of our teeming youths and in the spirit of democracy.”
The commissioner said The government, therefore, seeks the patience and understanding of all those concerned. Steps are being taken to correct the wrongs that have been identified. Let us remain peaceful with the EndSARS protest as the authorities are addressing the issue.
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The Lagos State Government will do everything possible to ensure that human rights of all Lagosians are protected at all times. The Inspector-General of Police should be allowed to handle the matter, having intervened and issued directives that address the major causes of the infractions that have pitched the people, especially youths, against SARS.
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“Our appeal is predicated on the need to prevent hoodlums from hijacking the protests and disrupting our businesses and social lives, which are just picking up following the lethal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“That, in the interest of peace and security of the State and the nation at large, should not be allowed to happen as it will defeat the purpose of the protests. Two wrongs do not make a right. We commend the protesters for the peaceful way they have conducted themselves in the EndSARS protest.
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“The State Government will work with the relevant authorities to ensure that their grievances are dispassionately examined.”
