BREAKING: Buhari Begs EndSARS Protesters, ‘Be Calm…Erring Policemen Will Be Brought To Justice’
President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence on recent protests and calls for disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force.
Buhari reacted to the protests via his personal Twitter account on Friday night.
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The president’s reaction came after some prominent Nigerians demanded that he addressed the nation on the rising reports of harassment, extortion and extra-judicial killings by SARS operatives.
Buhari urged for calm and assured the protesters that any officer found to have abused the rights of citizens would be dealt with.
He said, “I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and ensure that the Police are fully accountable to the people.
“The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, & ensure erring personnel are brought to justice. I appeal for patience & calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.
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“The vast majority of men and women of the Nigeria Police Force are patriotic and committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and we will continue to support them to do their job.”
