The Lagos State government said on Saturday that it has secured the release of many #EndSARS protesters arrested and detained in various parts of the state.
A statement issued by the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) said the youths were detained in some police facilities and correctional centres in the state.
The statement noted that while 253 protesters have been exonerated, the government has secured the release of 107 people.
A breakdown of the figure showed that eight persons were released from the Panti Police Station in Yaba, 59 from the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre and 40 from the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre in the Apapa area of the state.
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OPD explained that the decision to secure the release of the youths followed the legal advice issued by the Office of the Lagos State Attorney-General, exonerating the protesters.
“The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender would ensure that all suspects detained and exonerated by the Office of the State Attorney-General regain their freedom as OPD will visit all the police detention centres and correctional centres in the state to effect their release accordingly,” the statement assured.
