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#EndSARS: Oyo Governor Urges Police to Allow Residents to Protest

#EndSARS: Oyo Governor Urges Police to Allow Residents to Protest

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday said that the Nigeria Police should allow residents of the state to protest unhindered, pointing out that the ENDSARS protests are a strong indicator of a systemic failure.

Nigerian Sketch reports that the governor was reacting to the reported incidences of shootings by the police which resulted into deaths of some youths in Osun Sate.

The governor writes on his Tweeter and Facebook pages that he was saddened by such incidences that he described as “regrettable”, insisting that peaceful protests are part of democratic process guaranteed by our Nigerian constitution.#EndSARS, Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, Urges Police, Allow Residents, Protest

He 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.

“Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.#EndSARS, Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, Urges Police, Allow Residents, Protest

“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. I pray that God grants the parents of Jimoh Isiaka the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

“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.

“I will be paying a personal visit to the family of Jimoh Isiaka and I promise to pursue the investigations to a logical conclusion.

“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.#EndSARS, Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, Urges Police, Allow Residents, Protest

“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.

“Again, I express my deepest sympathies to the family of Jimoh Isiaka, may his soul rest in peace”, Makinde wrote.

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