The House of Representatives will be compensating the
families of Nigerians who died while protesting against police brutality.
Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabimaila, on Tuesday
disclosed this at the commencement of plenary session.
The ongoing protest has reportedly led to deaths of several
Nigerians. There are still ongoing protests across the country, calling for an
end to the dreaded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which has been dissolved
by the Inspector General of Police (IGP)
Gbajabiamila in his address stated that the House is
committed to reform of the police. He added that as part of the process, the
leadership of the House will meet with leadership of the Nigerian Bar
Association (NBA) and other Civil Society Organizations.
“Protest by our constituents on SARS and police brutality
has been loud and clear. The government has listened, the IGP and the President
have spoken. We will hopefully get the names of those who lost their lives, and
during the budget defence, we will make adequate provisions to compensate the
families of those who have lost their lives.
“As part of our
resolution last week, that within 30 days, we will commence reform of the
police, the leadership of the House will meet with NBA and other civil society
organizations.”
Meanwhile, Gbajabimaila has also directed chairmen of the
committees to inform representatives of the Executives not to come to the
National Assembly with security operatives when coming for budget defence. He
stated that no arms will be permitted at the National Assembly.
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