Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the trial of police officers involved in the death of one of the #ENDSARS protesters that occurred at Area C, Surulere area of the state, has commenced.
He made this announcement via his Twitter handle saying “Yesterday, the orderly room trial of the police officers involved in the surulere incident began”.
I have seen powerful images and videos of the #CandleForSARSVictims vigils held across the country. It calls for very sober reflections.
Yesterday, the orderly room trial of the police officers involved in the surulere incident began.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 17, 2020
The Governor disclosed that some persons who are victims of police brutality were in attendance and will testify before the panel in the coming week.
He also promised that Justice will be served.
Some of the victims attended and will testify before the panel next week. Justice will be served. Thank you to the team actively following up and helping victims.
There is so much more to be done and I will keep sharing the actions we are taking in line with my announcements.
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 17, 2020
