In the wake of the pandemonium that preceded a peaceful protest that called for an end to police brutality and saw some young Nigerian’s pay the ultimate price, Nollywood Actor, Alex Ekubo, has called for the immortalization of the fallen comrades.
According to the thespian, Lekki Toll Plaza should be renamed ‘Lekki Memorial’ in what he described would be in memory to those who died for the cause.
The actor also suggested that it should be made toll-free.
He wrote on Twitter ;
Lekki Toll Plaza, should be renamed Lekki Memorial Way… & be made Toll Free… in Honor of our fallen comrades…
Lekki Toll Plaza, should be renamed Lekki Memorial Way… & be made Toll Free… in Honor of our fallen comrades… Rt if you agree. ✊? pic.twitter.com/aVQiRr35ai
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly revealed that 69 persons lost their lives in the #EndSARS protest across the country.
According to the BBC, Buhari disclosed this during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday October 23. He said that 51 civilians, 11 police officers, and seven soldiers were killed in the unrest.
The President was quoted saying in a statement released by Femi Adesina that the killing came off an “initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths which was hijacked and misdirected”.
The statement read;
”Unfortunately, the protesters refused to call off the protest and engage the government to address their grievances. Instead, they became emboldened and gradually turned violent.
”We shall also continue to ensure that liberty and freedom, as well as the fundamental rights of all citizens are protected. Here, I want to also reaffirm our commitment to preserving the unity of this country.
“The President thanked the former Heads of State for attending the meeting and their invaluable comments, observations and advice, adding that ‘Nigerians expect nothing less from responsible statesmen’.
“Each of the former leaders commended President Buhari for steps taken so far to restore calm and order to the country and also applauded the presidential broadcast of Thursday as detailed and soothing to the country.
“The former heads of state were unanimous in their view that generation of employment and growing the economy including through direct foreign investments were critical to checking youth restiveness.
“The former heads of state also condemned the divisive and inciting pronouncements of separatists and were of the opinion that such acts should be stopped.
“Equally, the former leaders commended the actions taken by governors to address the demands of the ENDSARS protesters and their efforts to check the excesses of those who perpetrated violent acts and conduct.
“Finally, they called on youths to pursue peaceful means, in seeking redress through engagement with government and encouraged further conversation with the youths and other stakeholders in the country.”
October 2020 is a month Nigerians will not forget in a hurry because A LOT has happened.
The #EndSars protest went into full revolution in October and it became the pathway for Nigerians to reveal the anguish they have been feeling due to the sad way the country is being governed.
A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment Calabar residents sang the national anthem at the top of their voices emptying a warehouse full of COVID-19 palliatives.
According to reports, the residents allegedly stormed a warehouse filled with COVID-19 palliatives and replicated what Lagosians did to the warehouse.
The residents in their large number, could not contain their joy and they broken into a joyful song of the national anthem.
A Nigerian lady identified as Bukola has revealed that her boyfriend of 5 years is having a baby with another woman.
Taking to her Twitter handle, the young Lady said she found out today that the man she loved so much much for 5 years is having a baby with another woman and that she’s so broken at the moment.
She further said she doesn’t think she can survive the situation and that she has never cheated on him but snubbed every man that came her way, now it has ended badly for her.
Read her tweet below;
I found out today that my Boyfriend of 5 years is having a baby with another woman. ?
A young man has taken to social media to share adorable photos of himself standing next to his mum who was rocking a graduation gown.
The young man reveals his mother who looks like his age-mate, was graduating from college and he decided to enjoin people to congratulate her.
@brykelbriza on Twitter celebrated his beautiful mother for still pursuing her dreams, even though she was pregnant with him as a teen and gave birth at age 16.
Sharing the photos, he wrote; “Help me to congratulate my mother. She had me when she was 16 years old and she didn’t sleep on her Dreams. THANK YOU GOD”.
However, social media users were in doubt of the authenticity of his claim, as many did not believe that someone as young as the lady beside him could be his mum.
Governor Bello Matawalle has stated that the recently disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was vital to securing lives and properties in Zamfara state he governs.
The Governor who addressed newsmen after returning from a meeting of Northern Governors in Kaduna, called for deployment of officials of the disbanded police unit to Zamfara.
Matawalle said;
“We have recorded tremendous development in the area of peace building the Zamfara state with the commitment and professional contribution and support of the FSARS of the Nigeria Police.
“I will personally seek audience with Mr President on this issue. We need the FSARS or its equivalent in Zamfara state because we have seen their positive impact in spite their alleged excesses.”
Nigerian singer and African giant, Burna Boy has indicated the importance of the #EndSARS protest and what it means to the Nigerian youths.
The singer, while speaking in an interview on Sky News, said it might be over for Nigerian youths if the aim of the #EndSARS protest is not accomplished.
The singer who further stressed that the protest is not politically motivated, stated that it is centered on police brutality even though there are other issues in the country which should have ignited it a long time ago.
Burna also alleged that the politicians tried infiltrating the protest with hoodlums to make it look like it was violent.
Popular media personality, IK Osakioduwa is calling for help for gunshot victims of the Lekki toll gate shootings.
He said most of the victims are in the hospital with the bullets still in their bodies because they need to have X-ray done first before the bullets are removed and there’s no X-ray machine available.
He wrote: “Some of the gun shot victims from the Lekki Toll shooting have been at Grandville Trauma centre (Opposite VGC) unable to take the bullets out because they need X-rays done. Please reply if you know a hospital that has an X-ray machine and technician present.”
Some of the gun shot victims from the Lekki Toll shooting have been at Grandville Trauma centre (Opposite VGC) unable to take the bullets out because they need X-rays done. Please reply if you know a hospital that has an X-ray machine and technician present.
He added: “Unfortunately if We don’t find them a place to get that X-ray done, the hospital will be unable to hold them indefinitely. They have too many patients that need help.”
Grandville clarified IK’s post, explaining that they need the X-ray done to confirm the location of the bullets in the victims’ bodies.
Grandville wrote: “Pls we are not taking bullets out (as it may sound ) and definitely they need X-ray for clarification so we just need to confirm the location if any is left behind or close to any vital structure or structures and also if there will be need for exploration.”
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the easing of the curfew in Lagos state, also revealed the time people would now be allowed to go out.
Sanwo-Olu had announced the imposition of the curfew on Tuesday afternoon, was as a result of the unrest in the state, following the shooting of unarmed EndSARS protesters.
Thugs in the state, has taken advantage of the #EndSARS protests, to vandalize government and private properties across the state.
In a press release moments back, the state Governor revealed that residents of Lagos state would be allowed to go out from 8AM in the morning tomorrow till 6PM daily.
He emphasized that the easing of the curfew is set to begin tomorrow, 24th October 2020.
Watch him make the announcement below;
Recall that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday revealed that the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state, might be eased today.
The governor said once the agitation and high nerves in the state has gone done, he might slow down the curfew tomorrow, October 23.
According to him, easing of the curfew was necessary for Lagos residents to restock food supplies and other essential provisions.
“Once we see the streets are cleared up and all the agitation and high nerves have gone down, we might slow down the curfew by tomorrow (Friday) or next tomorrow (Saturday) at the latest,” he said on Thursday morning.
Veteran actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has asked that the family members of those who reportedly died in the Lekki tollgate incident to come forward.
In a post she shared on via her Twitter handle, the actress appealed that if there were no deaths, people should stop with the sensationalization.
While the state government says one person died as a result of the gunfire incident, eyewitnesses insist that there are more people who died during the attack.
Omotola who participated in the end SARS protests, wrote;
“If People died during the Lekki Toll Assault , let their people speak out please and if there were No deaths then enough with the sensationalization because it does not remove from the Crime that happened. PEACEFUL PROTESTERS WERE ATTACKED. WHY? BY WHOM ! #EndImpunityinNigeria”
Popular Nigerian singer, Small Doctor has joined several other celebrities to react to president Muhammadu Buhari’s state of the nation live broadcast.
According to the singer, the presidents speech left him speechless.
In his words, “That SPEECH Just Made Me Go Numb”.
Speaking further, Small Doctor stated that he has suffered, so his kids must not suffer.
He tweeted,
“I Have SUFFERED, My Kids Must Not SUFFER, #EndsSARS #EndBuhari”
The music artiste has been actively involved in the protest against the infamous division of the Nigerian Police Force, SARS.
During the heat of the protest the singer, alongside other Nigerians were spotted matching around the famous Pen Cinema, Agege with banners having inscriptions that speaks against SARS officials.
Similarly, Small Doctor took the #EndSARS campaign to his white garment church in Lagos, to protest against police brutality in the country.
An elderly woman was filmed cleaning up a street in Surulere, Lagos state after it was left in a mess by looters.
The #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums, who vandalized and looted stores of innocent citizens in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. This resulted in the imposition of curfew in some states, however the thugs still continued their barbaric act.
A video of the almost-deserted street shows wastes littered all over the floor, with only a few people on the quiet street.
In the video, an elderly woman is seen with gloves and a broom, sweeping the street.
Her daughter with twitter handle, @derinola shared the video of her mother doing the Lord’s work and wrote,
“Meanwhile my mum took our neighborhood in surulere today and decided to clean up the streets after all looting Red heartRed heartRed heart”
Watch the video below,
Meanwhile my mum took our neighborhood in surulere today and decided to clean up the streets after all looting ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/DXxGFnoACv
A video serving rounds on social media has captured the moment Security operatives stormed houses, in a bid to retrieve COVID-19 palliatives allegedly looted overnight from a warehouse in Ibadan.
It was gathered that, some of the houses visited by these soldiers are around Ajara Community Primary School in Akobo, Ibadan.
Watch video below,
In other news, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry Of Agriculture, Lagos State has reacted to the discovered COVID-19 palliative warehouse in the state.
It can be recalled that a mission by hoodlums aimed at looting the warehouse led to the discovery of COVID-19 palliative meant for indigents. Angry Nigerians, thereafter stormed the 600ft by 600ft warehouse to carry the relief materials, leaving nothing behind.
The Lagos State Government was heavily criticized for hoarding the food items, while citizens lacked food during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Speaking on the issue, the Permanent Secretary condemned the looters and stated that the palliatives were not meant for Lagos alone, as it also belongs to a private company and other states.
According to him, the materials were supposed to have been re-packaged and distributed but they had to stop because of the ongoing #EndSARS protest.
Suspected hoodlums, have again discovered and looted a warehouse containing COVID-19 Palliative in Ede, Osun state.
This coming after, a number of hoodlums broke into a warehouse in Monkey community of Maza-Maza, Lagos state on Thursday, October 22, and carted away some COVID-19 palliatives they found in the facility.
The foodstuff item they took had “Lagos State Government COVID-19” inscribed on it.
However, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry Of Agriculture, Lagos State has reacted to the discovered COVID-19 palliative warehouse.
The Permanent Secretary condemned the looters and stated that the palliatives were not meant for Lagos alone, as it also belongs to a private company and other states.
According to him, the materials were supposed to have been re-packaged and distributed but they had to stop because of the ongoing #EndSARS protest.
Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpothahas reacted to the discovered COVID-19 palliatives warehouses and expressed shock at the heartlessness of the people in charge.
Recall that on Thursday, October 22, two warehouses were discovered in different locations in Lagos, containing large quantity of food relief packages. In recent event, another COVID-19 palliative warehouse was also discovered in Ede, Osun state.
In a video she shared on Instagram, she strongly condemned and rained curses on those who hoarded the food from the masses. She noted that nobody will go to the grave with material things and urged Nigerians to love their neighbors.
The ace actress, who was close to tears, said it was only God that could have exposed them.
She wrote,
WHICH WAY NIGERIA !
Still too shocked to articulate what my heart wants to say….
Months after funds were raised for palliatives for the people of Nigeria, we see this?!!!!
Why ?! Why are we our own destruction? Do we even care that people are HUNGRY and that hunger kills faster than COVID?
Will they now say that these videos have been doctored too?
Just look at the massive loot !
Our own people continue to spit on our faces, shoot at us and watch us die !
The President in a live broadcast on Thursday addressed the country on the unrest and upheavel in the nation. The much anticipated speech, which was expected to address key issues regarding the protest that has been hijacked by hoodlums, unfortunately further dampened the hope and high spirit of Nigerians.
The clergyman lamented about wasting 12 minutes of his life and described the speech as ‘insensitive’ and ‘useless’. He also criticized the president over his lackadaisical attitude towards the lives lost in the fight for a better Nigeria.
The man of God wrote,
“Never had a more ‘wasted 12mins’ all my life…insensitive and useless speech..who gave the orders for people to be killed?.what’s d repercussions of such blatant impunity?nobody was fired for lives wasted?.no compensation for victims family?..I wish I can”unwatch” it..”
Never had a more 'wasted 12mins' all my life…insensitive and useless speech..who gave the orders for people to be killed?.what's d repercussions of such blatant impunity?nobody was fired for lives wasted?.no compensation for victims family?..I wish I can"unwatch" it..
Female Dj, DJ Switch who went live during the shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate, has finally broken silence following the incident.
In a new video, DJ Switch gave a detailed account of what happened that night, and the biggest mistake she made.
“I just want to clear a few things that I’ve been seeing online. To our leaders, I urge you please do not minimize the suffering of families. Do not insult the grief of Nigerians, do not insult the intelligence of Nigerians. Do not insult the pain that families are facing. People were falling left and right.
Yes there were soldiers there. Another part that people are not really talking about. The police also came, the SARS people we’re talking about also came minutes after the soldiers left. They were tear gassing. It’s like cotonou pepper. Our coconut head generation. They will run and they will come back.
They switched off the lights and it was pitch black. While the soldiers were running around and picking their shells, we were running around and picking their shelves too. The police and SARS were also there, aiming and shooting. Who takes life bullets to a protest? Who does that?”
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized President Buhari’s speech following the #EndSARS protests and military shooting Lekki toll gate.
According to Falana, Buhari’s speech to Nigerians contained avoidable gaps, like where he accused the international community of jumping into hasty conclusions over the shooting of unarmed peaceful protesters by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate.
Speaking to Punch he said, “The presidential speech contained some avoidable lacunae. For instance, the President accused the international community of jumping into hasty conclusions with respect to the Lekki shootings.
“My worry is that the President would be embarrassed at the end of legal inquiry into the military invasion of the Lekki toll gate as the number of the unarmed protesters that were mowed down and the circumstances of the barbaric attack by the soldiers from a particular military barrack in Victoria Island would be exposed.
“It was good that the President consoled the families of the police personnel who unfortunately lost their lives in the course of duty. Similar presidential condolences ought to have been extended to the families of the unarmed protesters who were brutally murdered in Ogbomoso, Ibadan, Benin, Lagos etc. I want to believe that the President was not informed that unarmed protesters were slain in the premeditated attacks by police and military personnel.
“However, the President reiterated the point that the voice of the protesters had been heard loud and clear and that the Federal Government is committed to addressing the outstanding demands. Specifically, the President announced that the emoluments of police officers would be reviewed upwards. That is a concession of one of the key demands of the protesters.”
A young Nigerian man known as Shadrach Dare, has revealed that he became both a doctor and a nurse due to an interesting turn of events.
In a post he shared on Facebook handle, Shadrach indicated that his journey to becoming both started with “a confusion”.
According to the gentleman who was born and bred in Ghana, he got admission to both University of Ghana (UG) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2007.
Shedrach revealed that University of Ghana offered Biological Sciences while University of Cape Coast gave him a course in Nursing.
In his words;
“So I ‘settled’ for Nursing at UCC. But in Nursing School I made a resolution: to be the best nurse possible.”
Subsequently, he graduated top of his class and won a Commonwealth Scholarship to pursue a Master of Public Health at Glasgow after his national service.
Right after the master’s degree, the young man who graduated top of his class again won another Commonwealth Scholarship for a PhD Public Health and graduated at age 28.
“Today I am a Nurse and a Doctor of Public Health. I did not have to choose to be a nurse or doctor. I became both.”
A Nigerian man, Sojarex who appears to be tired of the responsibilities being shouldered by the head of a household has revealed how he intends to address the challenges.
Sojarex took social media to reveal that he would be stepping down as the head of his house due to increased family problems, adding that his wife would take over from him.
His Instagram post read: “Due to the increasing rate of family problems in my house at the moment, I am stepping down as the head of my house.
My wife will take over from here. Thank u and God bless you all”
Some Nigerians found it hilarious while others thought it was an insensitive move.
Read reactions from the comment section;
Iphy_lin: You’re a case.
Obyscado: Oya step down. Men has failed us a leaders.
Symply_youdee; More strength to her. A little humour to brighten the mood.
Precious_nina44; How does this sound to u now.. mtchewww.
Blue_diamond247: There’s time for everything abeg not funny.
Fortunesexymanda: Neva o. continue the work u have started.
The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu has suggested that the Lekki Toll Gate be brought down permanently
According to her, Lekki toll gate , should be permanently brought down and be replaced with a statue of the #EndSARS protesters victims, who lost their lives on Tuesday, October 20.Dr.
Betta Edu, opined that the names of victims should be written in bold letters so that they wouldn’t be forgotten in history because they died for a better Nigeria.
She wrote in a tweet: “Bring down Lekki Toll Gate permanently, build a stature for everyone killed that night! Write their names in bold letters… let us forever remember our heroes who died for a better Nigeria. we will never forget #20:10:2020 #SARMUSTENDNOW #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria
American superstar rapper, Meek Mill has reacted to the state of things in Nigeria especially the widespread #EndSARS protest.
Meek in a tweet he shared, revealed that he stayed up all night watching videos from Nigeria. He added that what Nigerians are going through is 100 worst than what Americans go through with the system.
The rapper went on to state that his support is with the people of the West-African nation.
Meek Mill tweeted;
#ENDSARS I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT WATCHING CRAZY VIDEOS from #Nigeria IT LOOKS 100 worst than what americans go thru with the system! Support our people!
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has announced a 15-hour curfew after violence erupted over the alleged shooting of an EndSARS protester by a personnel of the Nigerian Correction Service on Thursday evening, October 22.
The Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, stated that the curfew was expected to last till midday on Friday.
“Due to the violent manifestations of some persons masquerading as #EndSARS protesters trying to create chaos this evening, in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom state, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel has declared a curfew effective 9 pm, Thursday, 22nd October,2020 till midday tomorrow, Friday, 23rd October, 2020,” Ememobong said in a statement.
“This action is taken to protect lives and property of citizens and the restoration of Law and Order in our state. Within the period of this curfew, there will be an absolute cessation of movement, except for essential service providers, who must show a valid means of identification. We urge all law abiding citizens to stay at home during the period of this curfew.” he added.
The protesters numbering hundreds had on Thursday, marched around major streets in Uyo while blocking the popular Ibom plaza. Motorists approaching the plaza had to take alternative routes within the city.
It was gathered that trouble started when the protesters attempted to prevent a prison van from passing through the plaza.
According to eyewitness report by BusinessDay, the deceased jumped into the moving van and the warden allegedly pulled the trigger in defence. The victim was rushed to a hospital by the protesters but he died on the way.
To show their displeasure, they took the corpse to Akwa Ibom State Government House but they were repelled by security forces.
The protesters went back, regrouped and set some houses ablaze including Anchor insurance House where the incident happened. It was further learnt that the some parts of Access bank building located along Barracks road was set on fire.
Some hoodlums were said to have used the opportunity to unleash mayhem and escalate the crisis to other areas. Motorists and pedestrians were stranded as many roads were blocked and wild fire set on them.
Along the barracks road where the Governor’s office is located, the protesters started hauling stones and attacking government vehicles and private businesses.
“It was generally peaceful before the protester was shot, there has been reinforcement involving soldiers and the police,” a source told BusinessDay
Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has revealed that he’s not he’s not afraid of loosing his life, amidst #EndSARS crisis in the country.
In a recent interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, the rapper who had been at the forefront in the fight against police brutality and extrajudicial killings, highlighted several other problems that the country is facing.
In his words,
I am not afraid for my life because where we are right now, I feel like I can easily die by anything else anyway.
We have a non-existent healthcare system, for example. We have a seriously high level of poverty; there is unemployment.
We are in a critical state because of the level of corruption and mismanagement of funds that we continue to see on a daily basis.
I can have an accident on my way to work and die because the state of healthcare is nothing to write home about. People have to travel abroad to have proper healthcare.
We keep on saying that every single Nigerian is one sickness away from passing away. “So what kind of life am I living any way? Why should I be afraid of dying? I am going to die anyway, so what is the point?
According to him, the major issue surrounding the disbandment of the infamous unit of the Nigerian Police Force, is that same claims has been made continuously over the years, without any visible changes.
Watch video below,
.@falzthebahdguy is part of Nigeria's #EndSars protests. Is he afraid for his life? He says no. "We have a seriously high level of poverty, there’s unemployment. We’re in a critical state because of how much corruption… we continue to see… What kind of life am I living anyway?” pic.twitter.com/39AQclG3rk
Popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has reacted to the shooting of peaceful protesters by the Nigeria military at the Lekki tollgate on Tuesday, October 20th.
According to the self acclaimed African giant, the sad incident has continued to traumatize him and has not been able to sleep.
The Ye crooner, in the early hours of Friday, took to Twitter to recount how he feels since the incident happened.
He tweeted,
“I HAVE NOT SLEPT since 20/10/2020. I close my eyes and all I see is Lekki toll gate. I’ve seen a lot of Violence and death in my Life but this is the one that has Traumatized me.”
However, the Nigerian army has strongly debunked claims that it opened fire on #Endsars protester in the Lekki-Ikoyi area of Lagos state.
No fewer than 50 people were allegedly shot at and injured during the peaceful protest in Lekki on Tuesday evening by fully dressed military men.
However, in a Twitter post via the military’s official page, the Nigerian Army denied deploying their men to the location or having anything to do with the said shootings.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has postponed all bye-elections in 11 states in the country.
INEC spokesman, Festus Okoye who made the announcement said the 15 bye-elections was postponed due to the ongoing crisis in Nigeria, to ensure the safety of voters, election officials and other stakeholders.
The elections for six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies, were scheduled to hold on, October 31st.
In his words,
This decision is in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which gives the Commission the power to postpone an election if there is reason to believe that a serious breach of the peace is likely to occur if the election is proceeded with on that date, or that it is impossible to conduct the elections as a result of natural disasters or other emergencies.
The Commission will continue to monitor the situation in all the States and Constituencies, consult with relevant Stakeholders and meet again in two weeks to review the situation and decide on a feasible date for the elections.
The Commission appeals for calm and understanding of the stakeholders and voters in the States where elections were scheduled. The safety of the voters, election officials and other stakeholders is paramount to the Commission in conducting elections.
Popular Nigerian singer and DMW Boss, David Adeleke, otherwise known as Davido, is seemingly overwhelmed with everything that has been going on in the country and he disclosed that he is so ”hurt for our generation”.
He was however of the sentiment that ”it’s not finished” and he advised Nigerians to get their PVC.
He took to Twitter to write ;
I’m so hurt for our generation
EVERYBODY get your PVC READY
#ItIsNotFinished
On Thursday Night, Davido reacted to the speech that was given by President Buhari since the #ENDSAS campaign was hijacked by hoodlums by saying ;
On Thursday night, 22nd October, 2020, the Nigerian Head of States, President Muhammadu Buhari, at 19:00hrs addressed the nation following the unrest and chaos that was looming in the country as a result of hoodlums hijacking the EndSARS peaceful protests by Nigerian youths. Read Full Text here
Quite a large number of Nigerian youths were not pleased with his address as he didn’t mention the dreadful incident that occurred on Tuesday night, 22nd October 2020, where innocent protesters faced open fire by some men of the Nigerian military.
Following Buhari’s speech, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu took to his social media pages to also address Lagosians, as he mourned the lives lost and reiterated on the government’s plans to reform the Police.
He wrote in part,
We are working to stabilise things across the state as we look to rebuild. The state team is working with the hospitals and emergency services to verify the details of everyone involved in incidents across the state.
I understand that tempers are high but we are beginning to get a clearer picture of what led us to this point, and I want to ask us to be circumspect to avoid further losses and triggering other sentiments. Do not encourage conflict through parody and innocent but inciteful words.
On our work to end police brutality, our panel is ready to begin work. We want to find justice and provide compensation for victims to the best of our abilities.
In the comment section of his post, one of his followers then asked if he could help summarize what President Buhari had earlier said in his speech and much to the surprise of many, the governor stated blatantly that “he can’t”.
This has got many to wonder if possibly, the governor himself was not as pleased with many others with the President’s speech or if maybe, he just “can’t”.
It should be recalled that the governor had earlier mentioned that he’d tried to contact the President hours before his address but he couldn’t.
Popular Nigerian Male-Barbie, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, recently took to his social media page to narrate how his name saved his car from being vandalized by hoodlums.
The male-barbie said he’d sent his driver on an errand and the driver had an encounter with hoodlums who might have destroyed his car but he revealed who sent him on the errand, the hoodlums let him go saying that nothing must happen to the car.
According to Bobrisky, he sent his driver back there to give the guys N100k. He then continued by saying that the point of his story was for people to help those around their house, offices and more.
He also said such gesture is good because when anything happens, these people can stand for the person.
