Northern governors demand probe into attack on #EndSARS protesters
By Emmanuel Awosika
Governors of states in the North have condemned the wanton destruction of lives and property during the #EndSARS protests.
This was at an emergency of the governors on Thursday where they expressed surprise at the attacks on #EndSARS protesters saying that citizens had a right to protest.
They called on President Muhammadu Buhari to create judicial panels of inquiry to investiagte the killings and destruction that occurred during the #EndSARS protests.
This is according a communique read by the Chariman of the governors and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong.
It read partly: “The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno-religious bigots and even political marauders who are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for regime change.
“The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of the nation by supporting Mr President, the Federal Government and democracy at large.
“Forum appeals to all citizens to restrain themselves from unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment and intimidation of other citizens resident in their home states. The Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the ballot box.”
The governors said they would make efforts to liaise with several stakeholders to implement initiatives put in place by the Federal Government while also calling for extensive police reforms.
“The Forum calls for comprehensive and robust reforms in the police force. She supports various initiatives put in place by the Federal Government and will ensure that they are fast track and given more impetus by the nineteen (19) Northern states.
“The Forum advocates for the Constitution of Judicial Commission of enquiry to investigate all levels of destruction and killings during the Endsars protest.
“Federal Government to explore the possibility of ending ASUU strike. Most of the youths are idle staying at home.”
