EndSARS protests: Police seek 30 days extension for activist’s detention

By Onozure Dania

THE Nigerian Police, yesterday, filed an application before a Magistrates Court, sitting at Yaba, seeking extension of detention of an alleged new #EndSARS protester, Eromosele Adene, for another 30 days.

The application was filed before Magistrate O. A. Salawu.

Police prosecutor, Cyril, tendered an affidavit deposed to by the Investigating Police Officer, IPO, Uloko Obiabo, was sequel to their request for extension of detention of the defendant, before the court.

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The IPO also stated that he was also aware that the Lagos State government, in line with presidential directives, had set-up a tribunal to look into all #EndSARS issues.

The defendant was represented by his counsel, Babatunde Jinadu leading Chima Muni, Sylvester Isaac, Orji Onu, D.J. Egbochuo.

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, who was represented by Emaka Nwadiokewho, was in court on a watching brief.