#EndSARS: Address Nigerians now – Senate tells Buhari

The Senate on Tuesday asked the President Muhammadu Buhari, to address the nation immediately on the current nationwide protests by youths against police brutality and bad governance.

The Senate also directed the police to offer protection to the #EndSARS protesters to prevent hoodlums from hijacking their genuine action.

The Senate decision was sequel to a point of order by Senator Biodun Olujimi, titled, “#EndSARS: The need for a comprehensive reform”

The federal lawmakers urged the protesters to stop their agitation on the streets while the Federal Government address their demands.

They also urged Buhari to immediately set up a judicial panel of enquiry made up of eminent Nigerians that would be respected by the youths to identify the notorious SARS operatives and ensure their arrest and prosecution

Meanwhile, at least three people have been shot dead and many injured during a clash between thugs and police in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday.

It was gathered that police opened fire at hundreds of youth during #EndSARS protest Tuesday morning. As a result, some thugs launched an attack on a police station in Ojoo, Ibadan.

At least five protesters who were present at the scene said that six other protesters are severely injured.

The pictures and videos of the victims are also trending on social media.

The latest development has brought the number of death victims to no fewer than 16 since the beginning of the protest against police brutality.

The spokesperson of the Oyo State Police command, Fadeyi Olugbenga, could not be reached. He did not answer our calls and text messages.

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