The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee has called for the immediate dismissal of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the killing of protesters during the ongoing demonstrations against economic hardships.
The demand was made during a candlelight symposium held at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday, in honor of the victims. The committee, based at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, Lagos, had declared a three-day mourning period for those killed nationwide during the protests.
The hunger strike, which began 10 days ago, is now in its ninth day. Amnesty International has reported that Nigerian security forces have killed at least 21 protesters during the demonstrations.
The organizers’ demand for the IG’s sacking comes amidst growing concerns about police brutality and the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters. The protest movement, which began as a call for economic reform, has escalated into a broader demand for good governance and an end to police impunity.
