The Lagos State Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the destruction of public and private properties as well as looting by hoodlums in Lagos as a result of the EndSARS protest.
Speaking at a press briefing at the National Assembly media center on Thursday, leader of the Caucus, Rep. Dolapo Enitan Badru said, they noted with concerns the unfortunate incidence in Lagos in the last two weeks.
They said, they support the concerns and agitations for good governance as presented by the youth.
“We condemn in its entire the attacks on our critical infrastructue, as at today over 100 buses, fire stations, council secretariat, ambulances, fire fighting vehicles and banks have been reportedly burnt and private shops/stores looted.
“We also condemn in very strong term the invasion of the palace of the Oba of Lagos as we view this as an attack on our heritage and a sacrilege,” the Caucus stated.
The Caucus informed that, issues raised by the youth have been extensively discussed at plenary session and they have aligned with the position of the House as enunciated by the Speaker.
“We align ourselves with the position of the House of Representatives enumerated by the Speaker, one of which is that all victims must be compensated and the judicial panels already set up have commenced work,” it added.