ENDSARS: FG disband SARS again

Obinwannem News ENDSARS: FG makes disband SARS again.

FG disband SARS again

The Presidency has said that disbanding the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will serve as the first step to an extensive police reform by his administration.

The President said this on Monday during his speech at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), in the capital territory, Abuja.

The programme which was aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country witnessed the presence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and Engineer Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State.

The President also explained that the vast majority of men and women of the police force are hardworking and diligent in performing their duties, adding that the few bad eggs should not be allowed to tarnish the image and reputation of the force.

Recall that an #EndSars protest erupted across the country following brutal approaches by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad against citizens.

Addressing the #EndSars protest, Presidency directed that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts be brought to justice. The statement reads; ”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 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 recognize and 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.”

Nwada Onyechere Ugochinyere reporting, Obinwannem News

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