BEVERLY HILLS, October 24, (THEWILL) – About 229 suspects have been arrested in Lagos in connection with the mayhem that engulfed Lagos during the #EndSARS protest.
The State Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs Olayinka Adeyemimade made this known during a tour of relevant Police formations on Saturday.
A total of 229 suspects were arrested by the Police for various criminal offences ranging from arson, murder, stealing, malicious damage of properties and assault before and after the statewide curfew imposed by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to restore law and order.
Adeyemi said after the evaluation exercise, those that have cases to answer would be arraigned before the Courts on Monday.
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, while calling on Lagosians to maintain peace, law and order in their respective communities, pledged the commitment of the State Government to uphold the rule of law at all times.
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