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The Nigerian Police have denied comments by former senator, Shehu Sani that some young Nigerians arrested during the 2020 EndSARS protests are still in custody.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun in a statement issued on his behalf on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that “no EndSARS protester remains in custody”.
Sen Sani while speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, 2024, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the release of the detained youths.
In his reaction, Adejobi said “The Nigerian Police Force categorically denies the allegations made by Senator Shehu Sani recently at the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, 2024, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the former Senator falsely stated that some children young people have been detained since the 2020 EndSARS protests.
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“The Nigerian Police confirms that no individual has been unlawfully detained by the Nigerian Police or any other security agency in Nigeria due to the EndSARS protests. All individuals arrested have been processed according to the law, and none were unlawfully detained. In Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted amnesty to about 100 suspects arrested by the Police during the protests.
“For emphasis, no one in Nigeria has been detained by the police or abused for participating in the EndSARS protests. The issues surrounding the protests have been debated, researched, and documented, and lessons learned. We have forgiven ourselves and moved on.
“We encourage verification of information before making public statements to avoid harm and incitement.”
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