The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has cautioned residents against engaging in violent protests, citing the destructive outcomes witnessed during the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations. She delivered this advice on Tuesday following a security meeting with local government secretaries at the state secretariat in Alausa, Lagos>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The 2020 protests, initially calling for the dissolution of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), resulted in severe damage to public infrastructure such as a Bus Rapid Transit terminal, along with reported loss of lives.
With new protests scheduled from August 1 to August 10, 2024, under the banner “End Bad Governance in Nigeria,” aimed at highlighting citizen hardships to the Federal Government, Salu-Hundeyin emphasized the right to peaceful protest. However, she stressed the importance of maintaining peace in Lagos, highlighting ongoing government efforts and urging against actions that could jeopardize progress and stability.
Chairman of Scribe 57 and Ikeja SLG, Akeem Dauda, echoed similar sentiments, deeming the planned protests unnecessary and advocating local engagement to discourage participation. He emphasized the need to protect the current peace and development in Lagos, emphasizing ongoing government initiatives and community support.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
