The EndSARS protesters’ demand to hear President Muhammadu Buhari speak has been met . President Buhari has finally spoken.
President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon, 12 October 2020 addressed the Nigerian youth on the on going EndSARS protest. He promised that the officers of the disbanded SARS who are found guilty will be brought to book.
NAIJA NEWS NG reports that the Nigerian President said this in a two minutes video he shared on his personal Twitter handle.
“Let me 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 extrajudicial killings and wrongful conduct by 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 act are brought to justice” he said
President Buhari also commented on the killing of a young man, Jimoh Isiaka, during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomosho, Oyo state on Saturday, October 10.
We also deeply regret the loss of life of the young man in Oyo state during the recent demonstations. I have directed that the circumstances of his death should be thoroughly investigated”President Buhari said
The President went on to recognize the efforts of genuine police officers who carry out their duties diligently.
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. pic.twitter.com/XjQMSr3jlm
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 12, 2020
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