Following comments over possible EndSARS unauthorised executions, Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi
“Mr. Ajetunmobi’s suspension comes on the heels of the misrepresentation of facts on his personal “X” account on a past incident”, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday.
“The Governor wishes to state categorically that his administration frowns at any form of extra judicial punishment and will not be a part of any such action. That is not who we are. That is not our way,” the statement reads.
What did he say?
Mr Ajetunmobi had on Sunday posted through @Riddwane:
“One of them, a young boy trading in cooking gas around Ketu, was found with AK-47 at the site. Even his neighbours were shocked. But the full gist is better saved for later,” he said – referring to the riots of October 2020 which was initially aimed to draw attention to police brutality but snowballed into chaos across the country partially Lagos.
When other users challenged him, he wrote:
“Lol… you want to create a narrative in your head. What is extrajudicial killing here? Some of the people were chased by soldiers and exchange of fire occurred. Then arsonists were overpowered and killed in the process. Others ran away. Is that an extra-judicial killing to you?”
One of the major institutions affected by the arson that followed the riots was the burning of TVC, a popular television ans radio station in Ketu, Lagos. The media group is owned by President Bola Tinubu.