#Endsars hoodlums stole $2m, N17m from my palace – Akinolu

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, says hoodlums who took advantage of last year’s #Endsar protest stole $2 million and N17 million during the invasion of his palace.

The #EndSARS protest had degenerated into a crisis in some states including Lagos on October 21, 2020 with a mob broking into the palace and attempted to set fire to the premises.

Security forces intervened and the monarch was rescued from the palace, while buildings within the premises were vandalised.

His staff of office declared missing after the invasion was later said to have been found.

The monarch spoke at the inaguration of the Glover memorial hall in Lagos on Wednesday, adding that the state experienced the highest degree of damage compared to others.

He condemned the attack on his palace, saying those who perpetuated the act were ignorant of their actions.

“I will support anything that will move Lagos forward. I have appealed to the Federal Government to assist Lagos with what we have suffered. We host many people here, not Lagosians alone. The incident that happened here from October 20th to 23rd is so saddening,” he said.

He added, “The destruction we suffered in Lagos is so enormous than in any other part of the country. Many buildings were burnt, including vehicles used to generate income. I can now say publicly that they stole away from my palace $2 million and N17 million.

“Those who committed the offence would not have done that if they know the implication. But as a father, I won’t place any curse on them.”