ENDSARS: Omo-Agege appeals for calm over cop murder

Deputy President of the Senate Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta state.

Etaga Stanley, a police corporal, believed to be an indigene of Ughelli South and constituent of the deputy president of the Senate, reportedly lost his life on Thursday during EndSARS protests in Ughelli town.

It was also reported that another police officer, Sergeant Patrick Okuone, sustained injuries during the incident.

Describing the incident as “serious and unfortunate,” Omo-Agege in a statement issued in Abuja Friday, said he “supports full professional and thorough investigation of the matter by the police.”

He said: “I humbly call on our highly regarded traditional rulers to continue to urge our people to maintain the peace that we are known for in their various kingdoms and domains. Our Royal Fathers are a great force for peace at moments like this and we trust that they would help to ensure that those who wish to tear our communities apart do not succeed.

“We also call on our religious leaders to pray for our land. God will not allow the evil of bloodshed to reign in our land. Violence is never an option.

“In dealing with this very serious and unfortunate matter and bringing those responsible to book, I have assurances of the Delta state police Command that due process as dictated by the law would be strictly followed and there will not be indiscriminate arrest of innocent citizens as they go about their lawful businesses.”

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