DSS detains leader of Osun #EndSARS protest, as youths kick

 

BY TIMOTHY AGB0R, OSOGBO

THE Department of State Services has arrested and detained the leader of Monday’s #EndSARS protest in Osun State, Emmanuel Adebayo, popularly known as Captain.

According to reliable sources, Adebayo was arrested and detained for allegedly impersonating the Nigerian Army and receiving accolades on that basis.

Adebayo was said to be referring to himself as a “Captain.”

But sources said the arrest might not be unconnected to the #EndSARS protest.

It was gathered that Adebayo might not be released until he is charged.

The youths, on Monday, had displayed different placards at the entrance of the Osun State House of Assembly when the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, addressed them.

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 accounts”, ” We are Nigerian youths,” among others.

Meanwhile, #EndSARS protesters have condemned Adebayo’s arrest and demanded for his immediate release.

Speaking for the youths in Osun, one of the #EndSARS protesters, Farombi Olufemi Benjamin Jnr, accused the Osun State Government of being behind the arrest.

He said, “On Monday, we marched out to the street of Osogbo to demand an end to bad governance under the #EndSARS movement umbrella.

“It is quite disheartening however that the government through the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, despite giving assurance to look into our grievances, has now turned around to use the DSS to haunt and harass us.

“It’s a shame that Adebisi Oluwaseun Emmanuel (Captain) who led the protest has since been detained by the DSS after honouring an invitation requesting him to appear before them which was sent by a certain DSS officer identified as Kolawole Amanoo (spelling could be wrong).

“It has however come to my notice that there’s a list of persons to be picked up with myself being on the list.

“We hereby demand the immediate and unconditional release of Adebisi Oluwaseun Emmanuel (Captain) from the clutches of the DSS where he has been for the past 24hrs.

“Peaceful protest is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution and he’s well within his rights to exercise such.”

“The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Timothy Owoeye should, with immediate effect, look into the matter and demand for the release of Adebisi Oluwaseun Emmanuel Captain,” he added.