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Police Arrests Two #EndSARS Protest WhatsApp Group Administrator In Ogun

The police have reportedly arrested two administrators of a WhatsApp group used for the #EndSARS protest in Osun state.

Babawale Popoola and Fisayo Aderemi were detained since November 5 with allegations of knowing about the looting that happened weeks ago in Osun state.

After their arrest, the police asked them to provide their WhatsApp group members.

According to a statement by the Osun Police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, the police did not deny the arrest of the WhatsApp group administrators but claim they are responsible for the looting that occurred after the protest.

ALSO READ: #EndSARS Protest Will Not Be In Vain, It’s Time For Nigerian Youths To Sit At The Table – FG

The police spokesperson revealed why they are yet to be prosecuted, She said

 “They are still being investigated. After the investigation, we will know what to do.”

KanyiDaily had reported how Plateau Lost About N75 Billion To Looters After #EndSARS Protest according to Governor Lalong

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Katumu Adasi

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