By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
The Osun Civil Society Coalition, an umbrella body of pressure groups in Osun State, has condemned the attacks on #EndSARS protesters by hoodlums, on Thursday in Osogbo the capital of the state.
According to the group in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo by its Chairman, Comrade Waheed Lawal, “we consider the attack on the protesters as provoking, unwarranted and a direct assault on human rights of the people, which is not only reprehensible but criminal.
“While we cannot shy away from the fact that the conducts of some of the protesters are questionable and unexpected of ideologically guided persons, we cannot as well close our eyes to the senseless attack on the genuine EndSARS protesters.
“We are in total support of the EndSARS protests and the demands for total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, civilise policing, intelligent-driven operations and compensation for the victims of the police’s brutality.
“The agitation is a genuine one that should enjoy the support of well-meaning Nigerians”
However, the group described a protest that lacks coordination, direction and human face as the one with no doubt lacking in merit.
The group added further that, “in forging ahead with the EndSARS protest and demand for an end to police brutality, extortion and extra judicial killings, members of the Osun Civil Societies Coalition will tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2020 troop out en-mass to continue the agitation.”
The group added that the convergence venue is Ayetoro by 7 am prompt.
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