Human Right Activist and Lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country.
Falana made this call on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series to honour the late governor.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that many lost their lives, and several others were wounded in multiple stampedes in Anambra and the FCT during the distribution of food items on Saturday, prompting the Inspector General of Police to ask organisers of similar charity works to carry security agencies along and ensure strict adherence to crowd and safety management protocols.
The senior lawyer blamed the Nigerian Police for the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra and Abuja where over 65 persons died in the process of collecting palliatives.
He said the police failed to adequately protect people during the gatherings.
“It was failure of security, it’s not poverty that caused all the loss of lives.
“If there is any process, or gathering, they (Police) shall provide security,” the lawyer said.
According to him, Ondo State has become a reference point for states in the country by ensuring peace in the state through the creation of Ondo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun by Akeredolu.
He added that Akeredolu dared the Federal Government to create the state Amotekun which could be likened to a state police.
Falana also said that the greatest tribute of the legacy of Akeredolu was the recent meeting by all the 36 State governors in Abuja with the the Federal Government for the creation of state police.
Falana commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for sustaining the legacies of late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of of Ondo State.
“The greatest tribute that can be paid to Akeredolu since he passed on, has come from unexpected quarters.
“The President and governors recently met and approved the creation of state police in Nigeria.
“That is the greatest tribute. Ondo State has exported the Amotekun phenomenal to Nigeria,” he stated.
Click here to watch our video of the week:
Sara-Igbe Alleges Wike’s Control of Rivers Funds for Presidential Bid Rivers Crisis: Wike Accused of…
CHAN Qualifier At Godswill Akpabio Stadium Super Eagles B vs Black Galaxies Didi Dramani Confident…
The Nigerian community in South Africa is grappling with the tragic killing of Mr. Julius…