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Senate orders arrest of officers who shot #EndSARS protesters

The Nigerian Senate made the call during plenary following reports that at least, six people have been killed and scores wounded since the protest commenced.

 

Senator Buhari Abdulfatai presented a motion on the death of a member of his constituent, Jimoh Isiaka and attack on the Palace of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi.

 

The lawmakers observed a minute silence in honour of Isika and other Nigerians that lost their lives to police brutality.

 

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, declared that the conduct of Special Anti-Robber Squad was not acceptable, regretting that their actions will be noted in Nigeria’s history.

 

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