- Sanwo-Olu Condemns Shooting Of Lekki Protesters.
- The Governor Apologizes For the Mayhem lynched on protesters in the state.
- Sanwo-Olu calls for calm.
- Ekohotblog, October 21, 2020
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on #ENDSARS protesters by security forces on Tuesday evening in Lekki toll plaza.
The governor disclosed this in a live broadcast earlier today, October21, 2020.
In addition, Sanwo-Olu ordered the suspension of all state activities for three days in solidarity with the ongoing #ENDSARS protests and agitations across the state.
He also noted that the flag at all government facilities will be flown half- mast in the next three days.
While giving updates on the shootings of protesters, Sanwo-Olu said, he went out all night with members of his team and they visited hospitals, mortuaries to get first hand information on casualties
The governor said 24 of the injured were being treated at three hospitals- General Hospital (10); Reddington Hospitals (eight) and another hospital (six) adding that three of the victims had surgery and about four would be discharged today.
Appealing for calm, Sanwo-Olu apologised to the youths, reiterating their anger was justified.
He pleaded with parents/guardians to restrain their children/wards as government makes efforts to contain the situation.
Details shortly…
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