End SARS: Buhari warns against second wave of protests

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a strong-worded caution to persons who plan to engage in the second wave of #EndSARS protests in Abuja.

This warning was conveyed in a statement released via the official Twitter handle for the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“@MBuhari today in Abuja warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country,” the tweet read.

Earlier, reports from Osun State capital, Oshogbo states that some protesters have hit the street, demanding the swift release of their detained colleagues. They also requested unfreezing of their accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Nations reported that the protesters converged at the Ogo-Oluwa area and marched to the Osun State House of Assembly along with the State Secretariat, Abere.

The placards read: “We are not fighting for any political party”, “#End Bad Judiciary in Nigeria”,” #End fake judicial panel of Inquiry in Osun”, “Unfreeze all the frozen account”,” We are Nigerian youths” among others.

President @MBuhari today in Abuja warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 7, 2020