In a recent development, the Nigerian Police have firmly refuted the claims made by Senator Shehu Sani regarding the detention of youths since the 2020 EndSARS protests. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement on Sunday debunking Sani’s assertions.
During the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, 2024, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Senator Shehu Sani alleged that several young Nigerians have remained in custody since the EndSARS demonstrations that took place in 2020, urging for their release. However, Adejobi has declared that no individual is being held unlawfully by the Police or any other security agency in connection with the #EndSARS protest.
The statement emphasized that the claims made by Senator Shehu Sani are baseless and urged the public to dismiss them. Adejobi further warned the former Senator against spreading false information that could potentially lead to public unrest and incitement.