President Muhammadu Buhari says he has directed Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police, to address the concerns of Nigerians about police brutality.
Accusing the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), a unit of the police, of human rights abuse, Nigerians trooped to the streets to demand the disbandment of the unit.
Buhari had summoned the IGP to the presidential villa over the nationwide unrest.
In a statement on Friday evening, the president said he had instructed Adamu to bring erring police officers to book.
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“I met again with the Inspector General of Police 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,” he said.
“The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, and ensure erring personnel are brought to justice. I appeal for patience and calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.
“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.”
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2 comments
Lol. What a response from the deadbeat president. What a response to a global outrage. Nigeria and Nigerians are in trouble. Anyway, I have always rooted for the break up of Nigeria. Maybe now, my fellow youths will see reason with me. Nigeria was crafted on a very faulty foundation. Whatever you restructure will still be placed on that faulty foundation. The only salvation for the occupants of the geographical territory called Nigeria is to peacefully split up. People are holding on due to sentiments. Well, watch as your children and their own march on the streets of Lagos 40-50 years from now protesting against SARS.
Johnny is right.