By our reporter|The #EndSars protest recorded its first casualty on Saturday following the killin of a young Nigerian, Jimoh Isiaq in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, South West Nigeria.
Isiap was shot during an #EndSars protest and later died from the resulting injuries, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has confirmed.
According to the governor seven other persons sustained injuries during the protest and are recieving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
“I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso,” Makinde said on Saturday. “He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today.
“Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
“This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and other relevant agencies, and investigations into what led to the unfortunate incident are still ongoing.”
Eyewitnesses said Isiaq was standing along the road when he was shot by the Nigerian police.
A development that was confirmed by human rights organisation, Amnesty International.
The Oyo State police command, in a statement, however, denied involvement in the shooting.
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