As the #EndSARS protests continue
in parts of Nigeria, the Federal Government is working assiduously to meet the
demands of the protesters.
The protesters’ demands include
the immediate release of those arrested and justice for victims of police
brutality.
The protesters are also calling
for the setting up of an independent body to oversee the investigation and
prosecution of all reports of police misconduct.
They are calling for
psychological evaluation and retraining of all disbanded SARS officers before
redeployment.
The #EndSARS protesters also
demand an increase in salary of police officers.
To meet the demands of the
protesters, Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu on Oct. 11, dissolved
the SARS outfits across the country and FCT.
NAN recalls that President
Muhammadu Buhari, while addressing the nation on Oct. 12, said the dissolution
of SARS was the first step in the reform of the police.
The IGP on Oct. 13 also ordered
all defunct SARS operatives to report at the Force Headquarters for debriefing,
as well as, psychological and medical examination.
The examination is to be carried
out by the new Police Counselling and Support Unit (PCSU).
The National Economic Council on
Oct. 15, directed the immediate establishment of state-based Judicial Panels of
Inquiry across the country to receive and investigate complaints of police
brutality.
The panels which include
representatives of youths, students and civil society organisations, are to be
headed by a respected retired state High Court judge.
The panels have six months to
complete their assignments.
NEC directed governors and the
FCT minister to take charge of the interface and contact with protesters in
their domains.
The governors are also to
immediately establish a Victim’s Fund to facilitate the payment of monetary
compensation to deserving victims.
However, the protesters have
added fresh demands to their list.
These include institutional
reforms in Federal Government organisations, education reforms, youth
development reforms and constitutional reforms.
Others are public office reforms,
health reforms, as well as, reduction in the cost of governance.
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