The Nigerian Police have confirmed the attack on its Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station, and Idogbo Police Post in Edo State.
The force in a statement on its Twitter page disclosed that the extent of damage cannot be estimated at the moment, however, they confirmed protesters carted away arms and ammunition from the armory.
The police also disclosed that suspects in custody were freed before certain facilities were set ablaze.
Earlier on Monday, P.M. News reported that police stations in Benin were burnt by #EndSars protesters.
@policeNG regrettably confirms the unfortunate attacks on Police Facilities – Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station and Idogbo Police Post by persons posing as #ENDSARS protesters in Benin, Edo State, today, Monday, 19th October, 2020.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 19, 2020
The extent of damage cannot be ascertained at the moment but report indicates that the protesters carted away arms and ammunition from the armoury and freed the suspects in custody before setting some of the facilities ablaze.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 19, 2020
The Force is calling on parents/guardians to prevail on their children/wards to desist from acts of violence under any guise whatsoever.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 19, 2020
