Awori decries destruction of public facilities

 The Awori people of Lagos, has decried the degree of destruction faced by Lagos during the Endsars Protest  President of Awori Welfare Association of Nigeria, AWAN, and former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Mohammed Olagbaye, yesterday, condemned the wanton destruction of public facilities in Lagos State by #EndSARS protesters.

He also denounced the attack on the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, by looters, describing the invasion of the palace as a desecration and an affront on Yoruba cultural values and heritage.

Olagbaye said: “These gangs have razed monuments, institutions, police stations and wreaked immeasurable havoc. We disapprove of these in its entirety.

“The Awori, as the original largest landowners of Lagos State and parts of Ogun State and as part of Yoruba, are known for their tolerance and democratic credentials.

“We completely agree with all the demands of the protesters but will like to appeal for peace to reign whilst we await federal and state governments to unmask the perpetrators of these dastardly acts, including the shooting, with appropriate sanctions and address the demand of the protesters as promised, in a transparent manner to give credibility to government actions, for better future for our children.

“Whilst, we reiterate the fact that no compensation is enough to restore the loss of anyone, governments should heal our land and console the families of the victims adequately.