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End SARS: Dialogue with Buhari, don’t destroy, loot properties – Akpabio begs Nigerian youths

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has urged youths of the Niger Delta region to shun violence and embrace peace, amid the End SARS protest hijacked by hoodlums causing havoc.

Akpabio said youths of the region should eschew violence because Niger Delta had suffered enough destruction by militants before now.

Speaking at a stakeholders conference comprising the youth in Uyo on Saturday, the minister assured that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed all ministers and aides to appeal to the youth in their states and regions to eschew violence.

He said: “We have gone round and seen the level of destruction in the state, it is a sordid sight. People were working in all these places they destroyed. This is very sad and regrettable. This must stop.

“I am constrained to address you on the #EndSARS protests which started peacefully but turned into mayhem and criminality.

“The Federal Government is very serious in addressing the yearnings of the proper End SARS protesters but condemned the wanton destruction and looting of public and private properties.

“The youth should know that they are the leaders of tomorrow and should not cut short their life through criminality.

“We are appealing to the youth to cease the protest and come to the table and go into dialogue. We are very proud of our youths.”

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