OduduwaNews just gathered now that some hoodlums hiding under the pretence of EndSARS in Lagos State have set Orile-Iganmu Police Station on fire. Details later.
#EndSARS: Lagos govt directs students to stay at home
The Lagos State Government has directed all students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, emphasised that the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period, advising parents to keep an eye on their wards and prevent them from being used as tools by those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society.
Mrs. Adefisayo also encouraged schools to utilise other means of distance teaching and learning such as radio, television and online media similar to the practice during the closure occasioned by the COVID-19 lockdown.
The Commissioner said that a new date for resumption of all classes will be announced in due course.
Hoodlums attack, destroy RRS Police vehicle in Lagos
A mob in the Yaba area of Lagos have attacked operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the state’s police command.
As a result of the attack, the RRS officers abandoned their vehicle and ran for their lives.
Young Nigerians across the country are currently demanding an end to police brutality and improved governance by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
At least 10 persons have been killed since the demonstrations began across the country.
Protesters block major roads in Ibadan, paralyze economic activities
OduduwaNews has gathered that the #EndSARS protesters troop out today in Ibadan to continue their agitation for an end to Police brutality as well as pressing further their 23 demands from Nigerian government.
Some of the protesters carrying placards with various inscriptions blocked major roads linking to various places in Ibadan.
Economic activities across the city of Ibadan were grounded as a result of inability of motorists to ply some roads while leaving commuters stranded in various places.
Some people were seeing trekking to their various destinations while some were struggling to have their cars passing through the blocked roads.
Assassination attempt on Oyetola undeserving, barbaric – Oluwo
Oluwo of Iwoland, HRM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State as barbaric, calling on protesting youth to be law abiding.
Osun state Government under Governor Oyetola is doing great when it comes to good governance and I will still implore the Governor to keep leading in a transparent, more accountability and prudent way of handling the state. Everyone in the state knows that Governor Oyetola is a great administrator in the history of this state and does not deserve this kind of disrespect and assassination attempt on his life.
He said the circumstances that warranted the attack is questionable, saying only recalcitrant leaders unlike the listening Oyetola could deserve such.
Oba Akanbi equally called for the probe of the two killed, urging the police to give true picture as against diverse stories surrounding their death.
Oluwo, who has earlier warned the protesting youth against likely hijack of the protest by hoodlums advised patriotic protesters to exercise caution to avoid mistaken of identity.
The monarch described Oyetola as a peace loving governor who cares for his citizen, who doesn’t deserve such an attack.
He appealed to protesting youth most especially in Osun to act within the ambit of law to protect human lives and properties.
A statement by the Monarch’s press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, reads “As a patriotic ambassador of The State of Virtues, the ethos must always be demonstrated in us. Many state governors have joined the protest and addressed protesters. There was no cases of attack. I’m sure many governors will still address their citizen on the same issue. What credit are hoodlums given to Osun ?”
“The attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola is Undeserving and barbaric. In all sincerity, he is a leader by merit. He is a political material that should be encouraged. His intention for Osun is superb. The protesters should avoid impersonation and drive out touts amongst them. If they are to be taken serious, they should stay focused. I can see derailment.
“I feel the pain of endsars protesters. Peaceful protest is an understandable language and very legitimate. It only becomes questionable when hoodlums hijack”
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“The incident that led to the two who died in Osogbo yesterday should be probed by the police. There are different versions of report resulting to their death. We need a true, holistic investigation. May their souls rest in peace”
“I want to appeal to the protesting youth to act within the ambit of law in the interest of the state that our fathers laboured to build. What you can’t construct, don’t destroy it”
Viral audio: Makinde orders probe of environmental Task Force, school proprietress involved
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident reported in a viral audio in which a school proprietress, Mrs. Olayemi Sylva, alleged that officials of the State’s Environmental Task Force manhandled her.
In the said audio, Mrs. Sylva alleged that she visited the headquarters of the Task Force in order to secure the release of one of her students who was arrested for illegal dumping of waste within Ibadan metropolis and that things turned awry after her encounter with some of the Taskforce men, who allegedly accused her of obstructing their work and ordered her arrested.
A scuffle allegedly ensued in the process of taking her to the police station, she said.
A statement made public on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that the governor has ordered a full-scale investigation into the viral audio and the claims by the school proprietress.
The statement read: “The attention of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, has been drawn to the contents of a viral audio credited to a school proprietress, Mrs. Olayemi Sylva.
“The governor has since directed the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr. Idowu Oyeleke, to commence full and immediate investigations into the matter and apportion blame accordingly.
“Governor Makinde has also given the commitment that no one found guilty of infractions in the matter would be spared at the end of the day and that the matter would not be swept under the carpet.”
The statement also quoted the Commissioner for Environment as saying that his office had taken up the governor’s directives, while keeping in touch with the woman and her family members.
He said: “In line with the directives of the Governor, I have immediately established contact with the affected woman and when it became clear that she had gone for medical checks, I visited her and made an initial deposit to take care of her medical bill.
“I have also been briefed by the Chairman of the Task Force, ACP Francis Ojomo, whose men have been striving hard to rid the city of Ibadan and Oyo state of dirt and refuse. We are fully cooperating on this matter.
“As a Ministry, we have taken full responsibility for the issue and we plan to conduct a full-scale investigation as directed by the Governor.
“We want it to be on record that while the government of Oyo State will not empower any group or agency to brutalise any of its residents, it will also not permit any resident to disobey the law and violate laid down regulations.
“I want to assure everyone that the Ministry of Environment and the Task Force on Environment will get to the roots of this incident and punish whoever is on the wrong side of the law.”
The Commissioner declared that his Ministry was on top of the situation, adding that there was no cause for alarm.
The statement further urged every resident of the state to go about their businesses peacefully while disposing of their refuse in accordance with the directives of the Environmental Officers.
#EndSARS protesters launch ‘Soro Soke’ online FM radio
The Soro Soke radio has a bouquet of programmes aimed at educating and communicating with protesters and also coordinate activities nationwide.
Soro Soke radio which has gone live will also serve as a platform to report missing persons.
The mantra, Soro Soke, a Yoruba phrase which means ‘Speak Up,’ gained traction last week after protesters in Lagos told Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ‘soro soke’ whilst addressing them.
Soro Soke radio has also opened a Twitter handle to serve as a link between listeners and the media outlet.
Two protesters killed as angry youths attack Oyetola’s convoy
OduduwaNews has just gathered that at least two protesters have been killed by armed thugs who attacked Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy in Osogbo, Osun State, during the #EndSARS protest on Saturday, witnesses said.
Three witnesses who spoke with our correspondent said the killing occurred in Ayepe area of Osogbo some minutes past 4 p.m.
Pictures and videos showing the victims are also trending on social media, particularly, Twitter.
The incident happened when Mr Oyetola convoy was attacked in the state capital. The attackers were armed with cutlass, broken bottles and all sorts of weapons.
This incident occurred as the governor addressed protesters.
Fuel tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge, Lagos
OduduwaNews has just gathered that a fuel tanker exploded on Otedola Bridge early morning of Saturday.
Confirming the development, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the incident occurred around 2.00 am involving a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit and a truck carrying other goods.
The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyitolu, said both trucks were out-bound Lagos for delivery.
“The Agency promptly responded to a fire outbreak after several distress calls were received from the control room at the above-mentioned address at around 0200hrs,” Oke-Osanyitolu said.
“On arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a 40fit containerized Truck loaded with fabric had a brake failure while moving inward Berger.
“It then collided with a tanker loaded with 33000 litres of PMS. The impact of the collision resulted in fire outbreak.”
JUST IN: Ace Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa joins #EndSARS protesters in Ibadan
The #EndSARS protest took a new dimension on Friday in Ibadan as the ace Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa joins the youths to embark on protest across the streets of Ibadan.
The protest which kickstarted at Challenge area of Ibadan by 12noon had several youths carrying different placards with several inscriptions denoting their demand for an end to SARS operatives. Details later.