THE INTENSIFIED REPORT

 The Lagos State Government has shutdown all schools in the state until further notice over tension arising from the ongoing #EndSARS protest. The Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adeisayo, issued the directive on Monday, stating that the safety of the pupils and students, parents and all staff working in schools is of immense importance at this critical period. She, however, advised parents to keep an eye on their wards and not allow them to be used as willing tools in the hands of those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society. The commissioner also encouraged schools to utilize other means of distance teaching and learning i.e radio, television and online media as they have been doing during and post the recent COVID-19 lockdown. Adefisayo stated that a new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible.

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has issued a directive, banning all form of #EndSARS protests in the state. According to the statement communicated through the Commissioner of Information, the River State Government, said that there is no need to protests against a non-existent unit of the Police Force, citing the recent declaration made by the F.G. on SARS. — Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) October 12, 2020 Nigerians all over the word are calling for the outright scrapping of SARS, end to police brutality and a total reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The protest has attracted important agencies as well as celebrities all over the world.