EndSARS: Obaseki Condemns Attack On Protesters In Edo, Vows To Fish Out Culprits

By Daniel Dafe
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters in the state that joined in the nationwide protests against police brutality.

In a statement personally signed by the governor, he said: “I have just learnt that hoodlums have attacked #ENDSARS protesters, who have conducted themselves peacefully in Benin City. I extend condolences to the victims of the attacks, including those who lost their lives and others who were injured by the thugs.”

The statement added: “It is disheartening that anyone would attack a peaceful assembly of young people, who are expressing genuine concerns over police brutality and intimidation in their own country.”

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Obaseki called on the Police Command in the state “to get out on the streets and provide adequate security for the protesters and ensure that no one is harassed in the course of exercising their rights in Edo State.”

He continued: “Thorough investigation would be conducted immediately to fish out the culprits of the attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Benin City, and we would do all possible within the law to ensure those culpable are brought to justice.”