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#ENDSARS Protests: Kwara council of chiefs warn protesters to pursue demands in civil manner, eschew violence

#ENDSARS Protests: Kwara council of chiefs warn protesters to pursue demands in civil manner, eschew violence

A Council of Traditional Rulers in Kwara State have warned those who are protesting in respect of “ENDSARS” To be mindful of the consequences of their continuous and unabated acts.

According to a public announcement released by Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, the Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs stated that as citizens of Nigeria, the protesters are at liberty to air their grievances against the Government in a legal, legitimate and organized order, adding that being the case, the protesters should have the interest of the country at heart by conducting themselves peacefully.

“While we concede the rights of every citizen to peaceful protest, we urge them to ensure that the rights of others to go about their lawful businesses unmolested are not infringed upon in the process. “The protesters should not allow hoodlums to take over and convert their right to express their legitimate grievances to chaos and destruction of lives and properties.

“In the same vein, I seize this opportunity to also appeal to every parent to call in the youths to withdraw from the streets. The youths have made their points and the points are quite clear.

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“The Government is already taking steps to address the issues, which can not be achieved unless the protesters pursue their demands peacefully and legally.

“We pray the parents to approach this matter to avert breakdown of law and order leading to the destruction of lives and properties,” the Emir said.