‘Declare October 20 Freedom Day’ – Former IGP tells FG to honour EndSars victims

Former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro has asked the federal government to declare October 20 as a national Freedom day, to honour the memory of the ENDSARS protest and protesters.

Some youths on Thursday took to the iconic Lekki Toll Gate, where peacefull protesters were shot at by men of the Nigerian army, to pay tribute to fallen comrades who died on October 20, 2020 and all those who lost their lives during the whole EndSars protest in October 2020.

In an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to mark the 2nd year anniversary of the ENDSARS protest in Abuja, Mr. Okiro said such recognition would give Nigerian youths a sense of belonging and help in nation building.

The former police boss who was represented by the President of the Nigeria First Foundation, Comrade Vic Morrow called on Presidential candidates in the 2023 election to prioritize youth and gender issues for the progress of the country.

Mr Okiro commended the federal government for resolving the protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and advised Nigerian youths to shun violence during the forthcoming polls.