EndSars Protesters Plan ‘Procession, Candle Light Service’ For Victims Of Brutality Today In Port Harcourt

After the success of Tuesday’s #EndSars protest held in Port Harcourt which attracted the attention of thousands of residents, the organizers are now planning a procession and candle light service for victims of police brutality in the state.

The procession is billed to start by 4pm at Airforce Port Harcourt Today, Friday October 16th and terminate at Waterline junction.

One of the organizers, KO Baba Jornsen, told THE WHISTLER that the procession is being held in honour of victims of Police brutality in Rivers State, especially those who have lost their lives.

According to Jorsen, who spoke in a telephone conversation, said: “We are reaching out to the families of the Five victims of the Ikokwu Spare Parts traders who suffered the brutality of the SARS that led to the death of one of them on their way back from a sit-out here in Port Harcourt.

“Also the late Sleek who was shot by SARS over his refusal to hand over his telephone. We believe after the procession today, we’ll meet with their families and see how we can lend our support.
At the moment, we are focusing on the six families, the Ikokwu Five and late Sleek’s family. More list will be out after strict scrutiny and verifications,” he said.

He also said prayers would be offered for the victims and their families and some persons would get the opportunity to make speeches.

“The Friday’s procession will be followed by a Prayer Walk on Saturday by 7am. I call on all well meaning Nigerians resident here in Rivers State to come out in their numbers as we honour those who have lost their lives to this careless police brutality.” he said

Jorsen assured that the March would be peaceful and solemn and that the appropriate authorities had been notified already.