EndSARS: EU Backs Peaceful Protests In Nigeria, Calls For Police Reform
The European Union has backed the various peaceful protests trailing the disbandment of the Special Anti-Roberry Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
The EU in Nigeria tweeted about this on Wednesday.
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It added that a democratic nation allowed people to air their views in a peaceful manner.
But, it stressed that when it got violent on both sides, it would become worrisome.
“#EU is concerned by the incidents that took place during protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria.
“Peaceful protests are part of a thriving democracy,” it tweeted.
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Recall that the Nigeria Police Force had pledged that it would reform the unit to conform to the norms and values of the society.
It also revealed that a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team have been established to reflect the reformation.
On its part, the EU maintained that the nation would be better off if the force reformed the unit.
“The announcement that serious police reform will take place is an important step to secure rights of citizens,” it tweeted.
