EndSARS: CAN Decries Redeployment Of Disbanded Squad

The Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) has frowned on the redeployment of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to other operations.

This was made known in a statement on Tuesday, signed by CAN President, His Eminence, Rev Dr Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, and made available to THE WHISTLER.

“The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu,for being sensitive and responsive to the clarion call for the disbanding of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

“However, CAN is not happy with the automatic redevelopment of the officers and men of the disbanded unit to other units without sanctioning the bad eggs among them.

“We call for an Administrative or Judicial Investigation into the disbanded SARS with a view to bringing the culprits to book so that such bad eggs might not be allowed to corrupt other units or continue with their old habit of lawlessness,” the statement read.

Also, CAN lauded the Buhari administration for listening to the yearnings of Nigerians.

Ayokunle praised the audacity of Nigerians who came out to protest in line with their constitutional rights.

He also prayed that God would comfort the families of the bereaved.

“We are aware of the circumstances that led to the agitation which included but not limited to alleged extra- judicial killings, unlawful arrests and detentions, extortion, tortures, and disappearances of detainees.

“CAN acknowledges the spontaneous nature of protest nationwide but regrets the loss of lives and the destruction of some property in the cause of the mass actions. We ask God to console and comfort all the bereaved as He heals those who are recuperating in the hospitals.

“Equally, CAN appreciates the prompt and positive responses of the Federal Government in disbanding SARS. It is unprecedented in recent history of our country and it is praiseworthy. This is what democracy is all about,” he said.

But, he stressed that the time had come for the reformation of the country’s security outfit so they could properly represent the goals and objectives of the Force.

“Finally, we call on all our security agencies to be reformed and transformed into a modern security architecture that befits the contemporary challenges such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and herdsmen attacks.

“Uniformed men and women should cherish the rare opportunity the country gave them and the trust of handling the security of the nation by behaving responsibly. They should make us to be proud of them.
Thank You,” he stated.