The Senator representing Osun Central in the Senatorial District and Senate spokesperson, Dr. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has reacted to the shooting of the EndSars protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos on October 21

In a statement on Wednesday through his media aide, Remi Remi Ibitola, made available to TheNigerialawyer(TNL), Senator Basiru said the action of the military is a height of “recklessness” and decried the “lackadaisical” attitude of federal government on the issue

“I  have monitored with shock and personal indignation the turn out of events on the #EndSARS protest with evidence of obvious descent of the country, particularly in the Southwest of Nigeria, after the reckless and disturbing incident at Lekki toll gate yesterday evening. 

“As a student who was involved in several protests, I see no reason for the display of outright recklessness by shooting into unarmed protesters by whoever, governmental or otherwise.

“As an elected representative of the people of Osun Central in the Senate, I deprecate the clear lackadaisical attitude of the Federal Executive to the lingering anarchy and destruction of lives and property.” he said

Senator Basiru said he will not keep quiet on this issue anymore. He called on President Buhari to find lasting solution to the crisis and also comply with resolutions of the National Assembly.

The statement reads in part, “At the sitting of the Senate on Tuesday 20 October, 2020, it was resolved that the President should address the nation, not knowing that the evening of that day will bring about more sinister dimensions to the already deteriorated situation.

“By section 14 of our Constitution security and welfare of the people is the paramount purpose of government. 

“I hereby urge the President to live up to the Constitution and find a lasting, peaceful and human friendly solution to the crisis and also comply with the several resolutions of the National Assembly.

“I find it personally uncomfortable to keep silent anymore as an elected representative of the people whose youths are been killed and bruised.”

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