By Uzor Odigbo
The Police authorities have released all those arrested during the #EndSARS protests following the directives of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Commissioner for Information and Strategy of the state, Gbenga Omotosho, disclosed on Tuesday in a statement.
The individuals released are Nkemakolam Okpara Felicia, female. (27 years); Nduka Treasure Chiamaka, female (21 years); Adefila Olanrewaju, male; Adeola Adebayo, male; Ayodeji Ayeni, male; and Adebola Ojabodu.
Governor Sanwo-Olu however reiterated the need for youths to reciprocate the Lagos State government’s gesture by shunning further protests and allowing the government to resolve the situation that sparked the protests.
He stated: “The attention of the Lagos State government has been drawn to reports that an #EndSARS protester has been killed in Surulere. This is not true.
“A group of hoodlums stormed the Anti-Kidnapping Unit at Hogan Bassey Street, Surulere, to free two suspects standing trial for alleged kidnapping.
“They shot three officers. One of them, Inspector Erinfolami Ayodeji, unfortunately, died. The others are Inspectors Ekein Joshua and Peter Agabi.
“The hoodlums, while escaping, fired into the air. A bystander was hit. He also died – sadly.”
Besides, the governor commiserated with the families, who lost their loved ones and prayed that God would strengthen them.
He urged all those concerned to ensure that the protests did not degenerate further and create room for hoodlums who do not mean well for the society.
