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#ENDSARS: Moment Governor Sanwo-Olu Was Booed At Lekki Toll-Gate (Video) - Edoman - 10-12-2020
Quote:IgbereTV captured the moment Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State was booed at the Lekki Toll-Gate.
#EndSARS protesters on Monday morning blocked the Lekki toll gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State to demand an end to police brutality.
The resumed demonstration comes after the police scrapped the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) following protests last week.
The protesters in their numbers brought a halt to the commercial activity of the toll gate.
They continued to chant ‘End SARS’ with many carrying placards with ‘stop the killing, end SARS, stop police brutality.
Motorists were diverted to an alternative road to gain access into Lekki town after hours in traffic gridlock.
IgbereTV reports that Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu later was at the place of protest to speak with the protesters but was booed off.
See video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWuq2FJKPw8
In the company of the deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat and other cabinet members, Sanwo-Olu said the voices of the youths have already been heard.
“You have spoken well and loud. One of the things we have said is that we need to do a full police reform.”
The governor assured the youths that the government was planning on compensating families of persons who have been killed by trigger-happy police personnel.
While Sanwo-Olu reeled out the names of the victims, stating the government plans, the protester chanted songs to boo the governor.
Sanwo-Olu also highlighted more on the demands of the Youths and promised to take them back to Abuja when he sees Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari on Monday assured Nigerians that police personnel found culpable of misconduct will be prosecuted.
The president said the dissolution of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police is the first step in the reform of the Nigeria Police.
https://igberetvnews.com/1368160/endsars-moment-governor-sanwo-olu-booed-lekki-toll-gate-video/
RE: #ENDSARS: Moment Governor Sanwo-Olu Was Booed At Lekki Toll-Gate (Video) - Edoman - 10-13-2020
Take a break from #EndSARS protests- Governor Sanwo-Olu appeals to Lagosians
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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to stop the #EndSARS protests.
The protest which has gone peaceful since they started last week, turned violent in Surulere today October 12. A driver and a police inspector were killed in the clash between the protesters and the police.
In a post shared on his Twitter handle, the governor said he is making the appeal as a father,
Quote:''I want to appeal to the protesters to take a break from protesting tomorrow. Tempers are at a highest on all sides at this time and while we work to prevent escalation, the safety of our residents is paramount. I speak not just as a governor, but as a father, brother and son.'' the governor tweeted
The governor added that he will be meeting with President Buhari in Abuja tomorrow October 13 over the EndSARS agitation.
The governor also mentioned that he will be meeting with the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, for the release of the protesters that were arrested today.
Quote: ''I am meeting with the Lagos CP. Protesters will be released and broader issues will be addressed in my meeting with the President tomorrow. Let us take a break from protests tomorrow and give us a chance to take tangible next steps.
The protesters will be released tonight. Their rights will not be violated. That, I assure you.''
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