Ekiti crises: Elders charge police for unprofessionalism
The Ekiti Council of Elders has charged Police for unprofessionalism as they expressed their sadness over the killing of two undergraduates of the Federal University, Oye, Ekiti during a protest on Tuesday.
The Council called on the police to handle sensitive situations with more professionalism, to avert bloodshed.
A statement signed by the Council’s Chairman, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, sympathized with the state government and families of those who lost their lives during the protest.
According to Prof. Oluwasanmi, “The council is grateful to God for sparing the life of the First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, officials and journalists on her entourage during the crisis.
“We call on the students and youths generally to eschew violence in all ramifications in expressing their grievances. “Also, there was the need for the Nigerian Police to be more professional in handling issues of this nature”, the chairman stated.
He also warned politicians against taking advantage of circumstances that are damaging to the populace as a means of fueling their political career.
Recall that two FUOYE’s students were on Tuesday shot during a violent protest in Oye Ekiti, where the convoy of the Ekiti’s First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, was attacked.
