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#EndSARS Protester shot dead by Nigerian Police in Ogbomoso
Nigerian Protester, Jimoh Isiaq has been killed in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, South West Nigeria as protester demand government to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit of the Nigerian Police.
State Governor, Seyi Makinde confirmed the demise of the protester late Saturday in a series of tweets wrote, “I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso. He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today”.
The Governor said at this same protest, “Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.”
He continued in a tweet, “This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and other relevant agencies, and investigations into what led to the unfortunate incident are still ongoing”.
The Governor added that the ENDSARS protests are a strong indicator of a systemic failure. It is a failure on the part of those who have been constitutionally empowered to protect the citizens.
“It again calls into question why State Governors are called Chief Security Officers of their state whereas, they do not have the necessary powers to control the police force”.
Mr Makinde further stated that, “Peaceful protests are a big part of our democratic process. The right to freedom of speech and assembly are guaranteed by our Constitution, and I will never support any attempt to rob citizens of their fundamental human rights”.
“I call on all residents of Oyo State to please remain calm. I also call on the Police to allow residents of Oyo State protest peacefully without fear of being assaulted”.
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