The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has finally addressed the ongoing nationwide protest, a fight against police brutality in the country by Sars for the first time.
Nigerians have for some day now been on the streets to fight for their rights as they protest and to ask for the Government’s to bring justice to the country, bring an end to the brutality and extrajudicial killings by men of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
Reacting to the over four days protest fir the first time, President Buhari on Monday released an official statement in a video form as he addresses the the nation.
He stated that the disbandment of the police unit was a first step to extensive police reforms. Adding that he will see to it that members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) team who are found guilty for wrongful acts would be brought to justice.
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Buhari also said he had ordered a probe into the killing of a young man in Oyo State during the recent protests.
Read below. He said,
“I will like to use this opportunity to say a word on the recent genuine concerns and agitations by Nigerians about the excessive use of force and in some cases extra-judicial killings and wrongful conduct of the men of the Nigerian Police Force
“The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people.
“We will also ensure that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts are brought to justice.
“We deeply regret the loss of life of the young man in Oyo State during the recent demonstrations.
“I have directed that the circumstances of his death should be thoroughly investigated.
“Meanwhile, it is important to recognise that the vast majority of men and women of the police force are hardworking and diligent in performing their duties.
“The few bad eggs should not be allowed to tarnish the image and reputation of the force.”
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