…As Makinde tells Police to stay back
Death toll during the #ENDSARS protests in Oyo, has reportedly rose to three, compelling governor Seyi Makinde to ask operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, to take back seat.
This the report says, is to allow other security agencies to take frontline stage to secure the lives of protesters.
Makinde also held an emergency security meeting with heads of security agencies Sunday night in Ibadan, which agreed that the Police should take the back seat, while other security agencies, including a special security outfit of the State, Operation Burst, would be on the frontline.
The Governor on Monday, also made state broadcast, regretting the death of one Jimoh, and the two others that lost their lives during the protest.
“The past few days have been ones of grief for the people of Oyo State. I cannot imagine the pain and frustration of the parents and families of those who have died or are hospitalised as a result of the actions of the Nigeria Police Force during these End SARS protests.”
“As I stated clearly in my earlier statement, peaceful protests are a legitimate way for citizens to make their grievances known to the government and it is totally unacceptable for anyone to be hurt during such protests.”
“Last night, I held an emergency meeting with the heads of the main security agencies in Oyo State. I have again restated my position on the ongoing protests to them. And we have agreed that the police should take a back seat as other security agencies take the frontlines in securing the lives of protesters, at this time.”
