Northern govs condemn attack on #EndSARS protesters, demand probe

Emerging from an emergency meeting on Thursday in Kaduna State , governors of the 19 states in the North condemned the destruction of lives and property which trailed the # EndSARS protest across the country.

The governors said the # EndSARS protesters had the rights of expression, expressing surprise over the attacks .

They called on the Federal Government to constitute a judicial commission of enquiry to probe destruction and killings during the # EndSARS protest .

The forum also urged the central government to explore the possibility of ending the Academic Staff Union of Universities strike .

The Chairman of the governors and Plateau State ’ s helmsman, Simon Lalong , who read the communiqué, commiserated with those that lost their lives during the protest .

The 15 - point communique read in part , “ The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno -religious bigots and even political marauders who are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for regime change .

“ The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of the nation by supporting Mr President , the Federal Government and democracy at large.

“ Forum appeals to all citizens to restrain themselves from unwarranted disposition of sentiments , harassment and intimidation of other citizens resident in their home states . The Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the ballot box . ”

The governors added that they had resolved to intensify their strategic engagements among different levels of stakeholders in their respective states , calling for police reforms .

“ The Forum calls for comprehensive and robust reforms in the police force . She supports various initiatives put in place by the Federal Government and will ensure that they are fast track and given more impetus by the nineteen ( 19 ) Northern states.

“ The Forum advocates for the Constitution of Judicial Commission of enquiry to investigate all levels of destruction and killings during the Endsars protest .

“ Federal Government to explore the possibility of ending ASUU strike . Most of the youths are idle staying at home . ”