Following the hijacking of the #EndSARS protests by hoodlums who went on a looting and arson spree, The Coalition of Protests Groups have called of bodily protests, for now. The body has also chosen Rinu Oduala and Majekodunmi Temitope Olaseun to represent the interests of the youth at the Lagos State Judicial Panel on police brutality.
These two will follow up on the actions of the government. They will also represent the youths in demanding accountability from the government.
The statement on their website reads:
“After consultations and general voting across groups, Rinu Oduala and Majekodunmi Temitope Oluwaseun were chosen to be the first representatives of The Coalition at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution set up by the Lagos State Government to look into the grievances of victims of SARS related abuses and the Lekki Toll Gate shooting
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“Rinu Oduala, a brand strategist and a passionate advocate for social justice. She has been one of those at the forefront of the #EndSARS protest. Majekodunmi Temitope Oluwaseun, an administrator and transformational leader. He is also an activist and has been an advocate for ending police brutality in Nigeria.
Among other duties, Panel Representatives are tasked with listening to the submissions of survivors, interrogating the accused personnel. Determining the veracity of all claims, recommending punishments for the guilty and appropriate compensation for the victims.
Sittings will take place on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. From 10am to 4pm at the Lagos Court of Arbitration – 1A, Remi Olowude Street, Maruwa Roundabout, Lekki – Epe Expressway, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
We hereby invite everyone who has been impacted, or been a victim of harassment, extortion or brutalization by members of the Nigerian Police Force SARS unit, and the Lekki Toll Gate shooting to take advantage of this opportunity for justice”
The group still plans to continue online protests. They will also continue sensitising the public on the importance of the #EndSARS movement.
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