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ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020.
Fellow Nigerians,
It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs.
2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the excesses of some members of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
3. On Monday 12th October, I acknowledged the genuine concerns and agitations of members of the public regarding the excessive use of force by some members of SARS.
4. The choice to demonstrate peacefully is a fundamental right of citizens as enshrined in Section 40 of our Constitution and other enactments; but this right to protest also imposes on the demonstrators the responsibility to respect the rights of other citizens, and the necessity to operate within the law.
5. As a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth.
6. On approving the termination of SARS, I already made it clear that it was in line with our commitment to the implementation of extensive Police reforms.
7. Sadly, the promptness with which we have acted seemed to have been misconstrued as a sign of weakness and twisted by some for their selfish unpatriotic interests.
8. The result of this is clear to all observers: human lives have been lost; acts of sexual violence have been reported; two major correctional facilities were attacked and convicts freed; public and private properties completely destroyed or vandalised; the sanctity of the Palace of a Peace Maker, the Oba of Lagos has been violated. So-called protesters have invaded an International Airport and in the process disrupted the travel plans of fellow Nigerians and our visitors.
9. All these executed in the name of the ENDSARS protests. I am indeed deeply pained that innocent lives have been lost. These tragedies are uncalled for and unnecessary. Certainly, there is no way whatsoever to connect these bad acts to legitimate expression of grievance of the youth of our country.
10. The spreading of deliberate falsehood and misinformation through the social media in particular, that this government is oblivious to the pains and plight of its citizens is a ploy to mislead the unwary within and outside Nigeria into unfair judgement and disruptive behaviour.
11. On the contrary, both our deeds and words have shown how committed this administration has been to the wellbeing and welfare of citizens, even with the steadily dwindling revenues, and the added responsibilities and restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
12. Government has put in place measures and initiatives principally targeted at youths, women and the most vulnerable groups in our society. These included our broad plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years; the creation of N75 billion National Youth Investment Fund to provide opportunities for the youths and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Survival Fund, through which government is:
a. paying three months salaries of the staff of 100,000 micro, small – and medium – enterprises,
b. paying for the registration of 250,000 businesses at the Corporate Affairs Commission,
c. giving a grant of N30,000 to 100,000 artisans; and
d. guaranteeing market for the products of traders.
13. These are in addition to many other initiatives such as;
a. Farmermoni,
b. Tradermoni,
c. Marketmoni,
d. N-Power,
e. N-Tech and
f. N-Agro.
14. No Nigerian Government in the past has methodically and seriously approached poverty-alleviation like we have done.
15. With regard to the welfare of police personnel, the National Salaries, Inc
#EndSARS: OPC Condemns Killing Of Protesters In Lekki
The Oodua Peoples Congress Reform OPCR has condemned the killing of Lekki #EndSARS protesters and innocent youths by military men in the Country especially in Lagos State.
President of OPCR, Comrade Oluwadare Adesope gave this message in a release sent out through the Governor, Lagos State Chapter of the group, Comrade Samson Balogun.
Comrade Adesope describing the ugly incident as very disheartening noting that the protesters who are mainly youths were merely clamouring for their rights for a better Nigeria.
The OPC leader while debunking the claim of the group supporting security operatives in killing and maiming the youths said no member of OPC will betray the Yoruba race in involving in such barbaric act.
He however call for calm among the youths while commiserating with the families directly affected and appealing to Government at the State and Federal level to ensure military men are deployed back to their barracks and ensure all the yearnings of protesting youths are met in ensuring a better Nigeria for all to live in.
Ibukunoluwa Temitope
Breaking: Ikoyi Prison Under Attack
Some inmates were shot as a combined team of correctional officers and soldiers tried to foil a revolt and attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos.
Facilities at the prisons are being torched as the hoodlums attempt to break into prison cells.
“The prisons is on fire, everyone running for safety now,” residents living in the area confirmed this to InsightnaijaTv.
Details later…
Bola Tinubu’s Son Reportedly Kidnapped
Rumours reaching insightnaijaTV is that Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu has been nabbed by suspected kidnappers in London.
Earlier today, it was gathered that Bola Tinubu left Nigeria at around 8:30am and reportedly landed in France.
It just seems the family of the National leader of the APC is being wanted by unknown hoodlums as reports disclose that his son has been kidnapped in London
Armed Robbers Attacks Residents In Surulere
Residents of surulere have confirmed that they are being robbed. A resident confirmed the attack to Insightnaijatv over the phone
“Yes it is true that armed robbers are attacking us right now. They breaking into homes,” the resident said amid sounds of gunshots in the background.
Lagos recorded a high wave of crime on Wednesday as suspected hoodlums set at least 10 police stations ablaze.
InsightnaijaTv confirms that the attackers have broken into the Shoprite mall in the area.
Youth Who Helped Build Blood Donation App Is Dead
Oke Obi-Enadhuze, An app developer, who helped built a blood donation app for Life Bank Services, has been killed by a stray bullet just moments after tweeting, ‘Nigeria won’t end me’.
Obi-Enadhuze, who was a fresh graduate of Computer Science from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, was shot in his home located on St.Paul Street, Mafoloku, Oshodi area of Lagos State on Wednesday.
He had tweeted, “Nigeria will not end me,” at 1.54pm, according to a Twitter time stamp.
Although details are still sketchy, social media reports state that the deceased was killed by a stray bullet that emanated from the Makinde Police Station less than three hours later.
According to police sources, some thugs had gone to set the police station ablaze when cops began shooting into the air to disperse them.
“Makinde Police Division was burnt down by hoodlums, making it the 12th police station in Lagos to be attacked. In the process, policemen began firing shots. It is possible that one of the bullets hit the young man in the process,” a policeman said.
The deceased had done product designs for many companies including Sterling Bank, according to his LinkedIn profile.
I Saw All These Coming And I Warned Nigerian – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has sympathized with families of the deaths of the Lekki Killing and expressed sadness over military men killing Nigerian youth.
He said this in a statement signed by him and released to pressmen on Wednesday 21st October, 2020.
He said “I saw all these coming and I warned Nigerians. You can’t wear a white robe on a pig.
“However, the sad reality we must face now is that the current situation in our nation is as result of allowing a clearly incompetent man to ascend to the highest office in the land.
“Life does not matter to a clueless leader whose only fulfilment is that he is called Mr President. He cares about no one except himself. That’s why up till now, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has not said a word. Sad!
Oba’s Palace Attacked By Miscreants
A close aide to the Oba of Lagos has confirmed that the palace of the Oba’s palace was attacked by miscreants this morning.
He explained that the miscreants broke through to the gate and overpowered the police officers attached to the palace after a long battle of bullets.
He said it took the intervention of the soldiers who were later deployed to the palace to bring relative calm.
He also explained that the miscreants carted away from valuables from the palace.
Olaoluwa Adekunle
Edo People Seize Helicopter
A helicopter has been seized by the people of Edo State.
There are heightened tensions in many states due to the turn of End SARS protests.
The chopper reportedly landed in Oluku community Wednesday morning.
Oluku is located in the centre of Ovia North-East Local Government Area.
Residents are seeking to know how the helicopter got there, as well as the purpose.
It is unclear if it carried government officials, security operatives, staff members of a company or private citizens.
Channels TV Attacked By Thugs
It has been reported that, Channels Television has been attacked by thugs.
Details later
Sanwo-Olu Extends Curfew To 72 Hours
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended curfew imposed in the state for another 72-hours as irate youths set TVC, some BRT stations and other buildings on fire.
No One Was Killed At Lekki Shooting Yesterday – Sanwo-Olu
Despite video evidence online, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has said no life was lost at Tuesday evening’s shooting at the Lekki toll gate.
Mr Sanwo-olu while speaking on Wednesday morning in a live broadcast on Tuesday incident said the government has no record of fatality in the incident.
“Three of the injured protesters have been discharged, while some are in the hospital. There is no record of any fatalities”, the governor said.
BREAKING: Reports have it that soldiers are shooting in Isheri, Egbe-Idimi LCDA
Former Governor of Lagos State, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has denied being part of the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night.
Dozens of End SARS protesters were killed and many left critically injured, after men believed to be officers of the Nigerian Army, opened fire at them.
In a telephone interview with Channels Television on Wednesday morning, Tinubu insisted he will never be part of any carnage.
The former Governor of the state also condemned the action of the Army, saying, “Why will they use live bullets?
“I will never, never be part of any carnage. I will never be part of that.”
Tinubu also denied having any investment in the Lekki Concession Company (LCC), the firm which manages the tollgate.
“I have no dime, no kobo investment in the tollgate,” he said.
