The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the release of the protesters arrested recently by the Nigerian Police Force during #EndSARS protest. This was made known today in a statement released via his official Facebook account as read in part:
“Following the conclusion of the sitting of the State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution on Police Brutality, I want to reassure everyone that government will ensure full disclosure by making the report public.
“Lagos State Government, under my watch will not make any attempt to cover up the recommendations of the panel, whether it favours us or not.
“I am convinced that the panel report would be helpful in strengthening true reconciliation and help to prevent re-occurrence of violence in the State.
“We are currently facing the arduous task of rebuilding the state, one year after it was hit by a wave of arson attacks resulting from the EndSARS protests. Lagos recorded a huge loss in assets and resources, following the violence that trailed the protest, as public transportation infrastructure, court buildings, police stations, private properties and iconic assets were razed by arsonists on October 21, 2020.
“In the spirit of freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Constitution, I have ordered the release of those that were arrested for participating in a drive-through EndSARS memorial protest at the Lekki Tollgate yesterday except the person who was caught with dangerous weapons at the scene.
“The immediate task before us is to work together to rebuild Lagos and I extend a hand of fellowship to the youth to be stakeholders in the development of our State”.