See How Many Are Already Arrested for Looting, Murder During EndSARS protest in Lagos

See How Many Are Already Arrested for Looting, Murder During EndSARS protest in Lagos

Following the Endsars protest in Lagos, at least 229 people are already in police custody in connection with looting, arson and other related criminal offenses.

The State Government said it will be prosecuting suspects who allegedly took advantage of EndSARS protest in Lagos to destroy and loot public and private properties in different parts of the state.

Hoodlums had hijacked the peaceful protest of youths against police brutality by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police personnel tagged #EndSARS to wreak havoc and disturb the peace in the state

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The State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi has gone round relevant Police formations with a team of prosecutors to evaluate files of those arrested by the police with a view to determine those that have prima facie case made against them.

A total of 229 suspects were arrested by the Police for various criminal offences ranging from arson, murder, stealing, malicious damage of properties and assault before and after the statewide curfew imposed by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to restore law and order.

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Adeyemi said after the evaluation exercise, those that have cases to answer would be arraigned before the Courts on Monday, while the release of those who have no case to answer would be ensured.

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Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN while calling on Lagosians to maintain peace, law and order in their respective communities, pledged the commitment of the State Government to uphold the rule of law at all times.

The Endsars protest in Lagos had reportedly claimed lives and property in the state.