#EndSARS: Confusion in Ekiti as protesters attack Police Command Area

Emmanuel AmudaOctober 17, 2020

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Cross-section of Ekiti #EndSars protesters’

There was confusion in Ikere Ekiti, the second largest city of the Ekiti State on Saturday as protesters who were campaigning against the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) stormed the Police area commander in the town destroyed some vehicles packed in the station.

The incident which occurred around 11 am when the protesters were gathering at the Odo Oja area of the town leading to the police area commander along Igbara Odo road causing panic in the area.

The details of what causes the attack to the police station still sketchy at the time of filling this report.

Meanwhile, hundreds of youth in Ado Ekiti, the State capital joined the campaign against the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the police squad known for its human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings.

The protest to #EndSARS started on Friday with the youth converging at Fajuyi Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.

As of this afternoon, the protesters have blocked the popular Fajuyi Road leading to the state government office at Ado-Ekiti.

Newsflash247 also gathered that early this morning there was a prayer walk in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti.

Protests began across the country last week as politicians, singers, activists and other Nigerians called for the total disbandment of the notorious police unit.

The protest also trended on social media, drawing support from prominent individuals and groups across the globe.

Speaking to one of the protesters who pleaded for anonymity, he said he joined the protest to see an end to police brutality and killings.

He demanded justice for those who have lost their lives to police killings in the state.

“All we have been doing since yesterday is to lend our voices to bring an end to police brutality, killings and extortions in Ekiti State.

“We are no longer safe in this state again as police officers are always extorting us claiming we are yahoo yahoo. I am a legit business person and I have never for once engaged in duping people.

“We are not just after ending SARS but we want justice for people who have died because of police killings.

“Last year a police officer killed two students in FUOYE (Federal University Oye Ekiti) during a peaceful protest and nothing was done to it by the police or the government. We want justice.”