#EndSARS: Oba Akiolu says $2m, N17m was stolen from the palace
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has disclosed how $2million and N17 million were stolen when youths attacked his palace in the aftermath of the EndSARS protest.
Youths had gone on destruction spree in Lagos State after soldiers opened fire on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll plaza on October 20, 2020.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2021, youths had attacked Palace of the Oba of Lagos located at Iga Idugaran, Lagos Island, where they vandalised vehicles and carted away several artefacts, including the staff of office commonly referred to as ‘Opa Ase’.
Akiolu, who spoke on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Glover Hall Memorial in Lagos, said he had avoided counting losses from the attack in public.
While speaking on the immense destruction that occured in Lagos, the monarch said those who attacked his palace were ignorant of the implication of what they did.
He stated that the state suffered from the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest than any other states in the country, and implored the Federal Government to assist Lagos state in it’s recover journey.
He said, “I will support anything that will move Lagos forward. I have appealed to the Federal Government to assist Lagos with what we have suffered. The incident that happened here from October 20th to 23rd is so saddening.
“The destruction we suffered in Lagos is so enormous than in any other part of the country.
“Many buildings were burnt, including vehicles used to generate income. I can now say publicly that they stole $2 million and N17 million from my palace.
“Those who committed the offence would not have done that if they knew the implication. But as a father, I won’t place any curse on them.”
