The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has disclosed that no fewer than three ladies were raped after suspected hoodlums attacked #EndSARS protesters in the state.
Recent activities have shown that the #EndSARS protests which started peacefully across the country have been hijacked in some states.
This was disclosed by the deputy governor while speaking on a Channels Television programme titled Politics Today where he featured as a guest on Monday.
Shaibu said the government would do its best to protect residents.
“It’s quite unfortunate that the #EndSARS protests today went violent and the correctional service at Sapele road and Oko prison were invaded. There were jail break in both sides”, he added.
“Before then, during the weekend, hoodlums took over. Yesterday, three young ladies were raped.
“Some through reckless driving, hit up some persons. A lot of lives are already being lost. For the state government, it is not acceptable.”
WITHIN NIGERIA had reported how the government imposed a 24-hour curfew after a jailbreak at a correctional centre in Benin, Edo state.