By Miracle Ogunde
Human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana, has blamed the Nigeria Police for the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra and Abuja, where over 65 people died in the process of collecting palliatives.
He said the police failed to adequately protect people during the gatherings.
Falana stated this on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government, tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series, in honour of the late governor.
The senior lawyer also urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the stampedes.
“It was failure of security; it’s not poverty that caused all the loss of lives.
“If there is any process or gathering, they, the police, shall provide security,” the lawyer said.
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