The convoy of the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has been attacked by angry youths in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
It was gathered that the youths attacked the governor’s convoy on Friday, with stones at the State House of Assembly in Ado Ekiti.
Source gathered that the governor refused to the address the #EndSARS protesters and his convoy ran into their midst and they were even shooting at the peaceful protesters before they decided to attack him.
Although, Newsflash247 gathered that governor Fayemi had earlier forced himself down and addressed the protesters before proceeding to the State Assembly where he was attacked.
Fayemi while reiterating that the youths had genuine agitation for holistic reforms in the police, he appealed to the protesting youth to continue their demonstration in a peaceful manner and avoid it being hijacked by hoodlums.
The governor who had hectic time addressing the youths noted that the government at the federal and the state level had received their demands, saying actions are being taken towards bringing the confidence of the people on the police.
According to the governor, ” When I was young, I can tell you that I participated in so many protests against the military and I want to say what you are doing now is not against the law because you have genuine reasons for protesting and we know it.
” I will continue to appeal to you to remain peaceful as you are doing now and the government is doing everything possible to address your concerns.
“You have to show more understanding with the government.”
Fayemi assured the protesting youths that an end has come to police harassment and intimidation of innocent persons in the society.
Nigerians have, in the last 10 days, embarked on protests, calling on the Federal Government to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, over abuse of office, maltreatment, extra-judicial killings and many other crimes attributed to the police unit.
The protest also trended on social media, drawing support from prominent individuals and groups across the globe.
