#EndSARS: Three Protesters Were Raped, Says Edo Govt

The Edo state government says it will do everything to make sure lives of residents are not endangered following the outbreak of violence during the EndSARS protests.

Deputy governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, gave the assurance on Monday.

The #EndSARS protests which started peacefully across the country have become a free-for-all affair as thugs attack protesters and forment trouble.

Speaking when he featured on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Shaibu says at least three ladies were raped after suspected hoodlums attacked #EndSARS protesters in the state.

“It’s quite unfortunate that the #EndSARS protests today went violent and the correctional service at Sapele road and Oko prison were invaded. There were jail break in both sides”, he said.

“Before then, during the weekend, hoodlums took over. Yesterday, three young ladies were raped.

“Some through reckless driving, hit up some persons. A lot of lives are already being lost. For the state government, it is not acceptable.”

TheCable had reported how the government imposed a 24-hour curfew after a jailbreak at a correctional centre in Benin, Edo state.

Another prison in Benin was also attacked while inmates were set free.

#EndSARS protesters have been attacked in different parts of the country.