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By Emmanuel Awosika
An attack on EndSARS protesters in Ring Road area of Benin city by armed thugs has left about two persons dead and more injured.
According to reports, the hoodlums, brandishing machetes and sticks, attacked youths who were protesting peacefully against police brutality in the country.
The hoodlums, many of whom reportedly sell tickets at the Ring Road motor park, were angry at the low patronage occasioned by the EndSARS protests.
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, confirmed the incident, but declined to give a specific death toll. Rather, he said “lives were lost.”
He also condemned the attack while calling on the Edo State Police to fish out the perpetrators of the evil act.
He said: “I have just learnt that hoodlums have attacked #ENDSARS protesters, who have conducted themselves peacefully in Benin City. I extend condolences to the victims of the attacks, including those who lost their lives and others who were injured by the thugs.
“It is disheartening that anyone would attack a peaceful assembly of young people who are expressing genuine concerns over police brutality and intimidation in their own country.
“Thorough investigation would be conducted immediately to fish out the culprits of the attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Benin City, and we would do all possible within the law to ensure those culpable are brought to justice.
“I hereby call on the Edo State Police Command to get out on the streets and provide adequate security for the protesters and ensure that no one is harassed in the course of exercising their rights.”
