The Nigeria Police refuted Senator Shehu Sani's claims about ongoing detentions of EndSARS protesters, stating all arrests were lawful, and no individuals remain detained. Governor Sanwo-Olu pardoned 100 detainees.
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly refuted claims made by Senator Shehu Sani at the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, asserting that no individuals have been detained since the 2020 EndSARS protests. According to the police, all arrests related to the EndSARS protests were handled lawfully, and no one remains in detention. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos pardoned approximately 100 individuals arrested during the protests.
The police emphasized that there is no unlawful detention of EndSARS protesters by any security agency in Nigeria. They urged the public to dismiss the claims made by Senator Sani and assured their commitment to justice, the rule of law, and human rights. The police also highlighted the importance of verifying information before making public statements to prevent misinformation and unnecessary incitement.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, reiterated that the matters surrounding the EndSARS protests have been thoroughly examined and resolved, with lessons learned and progress made.
