EndSARS: Obiano sacks CSP, joins the protest.
Governor Willie Obiiano of Anambra State has joined the #EndSARS protest in Anambra state on Thursday.
The governor in adherence also granted the demands of #ENDSARS by sacking one of his security aides and Former OC, Awkuzu SARS, CSP James Nwafor.
There’s been widespread allegations of brutality, murder and corruption against CSP James Nwafor (rtd), and the dreaded Awkuzu SARS station, where he headed.
Addressing #ENDSARS protesters in Awka on Thursday, Obiano made his decision known while describing the demands of the protesters as genuine and germane.
A statement released by Gov. Obiano’s twitter handle @WillieMObiano said:
“Today, I joined youths of our dear State to say #EndPoliceBrutality and I support them because they did not only vote and defend their votes in my 21-over-21 victory but all their requests are genuine and germane, and I oblige to honor them all.
I felt honored being in their midst to share in their feelings, and I made it clear that first, Federal Government has disbanded SARS but I will personally visit all SARS offices in Anambra State to ensure that anyone being held is released, immediately.
“Secondly, James Nwafor, former OC SARS in Anambra State is sacked and will be prosecuted.
Thirdly, I’ll ensure that the Presidency does the needful to ensure a better life for our youths, for us, Ndi Anambra and for our nation. Long Live Anambra Youths!, Aluta continua,” Obiano tweeted.
Nwada Ugochinyere Onyechere reporting, Obinwannem News
