The EndSARS campaigners have appeared more determined than ever to have their demands to end police brutality and prosecute ‘rogue’ police officers met by the government.
This comes as Nigerian youths who have been protesting against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force have resisted financial favours from three state governors to avoid lowering their guard.
While addressing the protesters on Tuesday in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state government had approved N200 million for victims of police brutality in the state.
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Sanwo-Olu was addressing the protesters who have continued to besiege the Lagos State House of Assembly, Alausa, for the second time in 24 hours.
The governor had asked leaders of the protesters to draw up a list of victims of police brutality that would benefit from the N200 million.
But before Sanwo-Olu would conclude his statement, the protesters shouted a resounding ‘NO’.
While some outrightly said no to the offer, others suggested that the money should go directly to the families of victims of police brutality. The protesters also maintained their stand that rogue police officers must be brought to justice.
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In Akwa Ibom state, the EndSARS protesters were said to have also rejected N4 million from Governor Emmanuel Udom to stop their demonstrations against police brutality.
A viral social media video showed how the protesters booed Udom and called him a ‘Yahoo boy’ for allegedly trying to induce them with money to abandon the protests.
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Another video showed how EndSARS protesters reportedly rejected N1.5 million “refreshment money” money from the Delta State Government during a protest on Tuesday.
The protesters were heard shouting “we no need money”, insisting that the government must address their demands to put an end to police brutality and prosecute erring officers. VIDEO
The protesters in different states appear to have one voice about their demands to the governments at state and federal levels.