Concerned Nigerians are protesting the brutality,
intimidation, extortion and killings of innocent citizens by the Special Anti
Robbery Squad (SARS ) and called for its immediate scrapping.
They listed their demands as follows during the lead rally
at the Unity Fountain Abuja:
1. We demand for an outright scrapping of the entire SARS unit across the country. Its members have become engrossed in crime, murder, brutality, extortion and disrespect for the rule of law in a manner that makes any attempt at reform a waste of time.
2. We demand the
constitution of a panel by the Police Services Commission to reform the
Nigerian Police in its entirety. The agenda must include provisions for better
training of police officers; provision of better equipment and firearms; better
welfare including housing, insurance, prompt payment of salaries and pensions
etc; establishment of a code of conduct and strict compliance thereto as well
as strong disciplinary measures for any officer who violates the code of
conduct.
3. We also demand a public hearing at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to
enable Nigerians to table their grievances before our elected representatives
as well as the submission of memoranda on reforms of the Nigerian Police
including recommendations on the amendment of laws to ensure a more efficient
police force.
4. We demand
thorough investigations into complaints filed against SARS officers. We demand
that such officers be identified and immediately brought to justice. In some
cases, we will provide video and pictorial evidence against officers who have
been seen to be involved in such acts of brutality and extortion
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