Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the protests that erupted
across the country over police brutality have yielded results.
Following a nationwide outrage, Mohammed Adamu,
inspector-general of police (IGP), announced the dissolution of the special
anti-robbery squad (SARS) on Sunday but protesters have refused to leave the
streets.
Speaking on the floor of the senate on Tuesday, Lawan said
there may be no need to continue with the protests since SARS has been
disbanded.
The senate president said an opportunity should be given to the government to prosecute former SARS operatives involved in human rights abuse.
“The conduct of SARS is not acceptable and it will remain in
that part of our history. SARS was funded by public funds and the entire
essence of the entire police force is to ensure that there is law and order and
security for our people and when SARS turned against the people, it was right
for the people to protest peacefully,” the number three citizen said.
“The protest some physically involved, others through their
peers. I think the protest has yielded the desired result so far.
“There may not be need to continue the protest again when
SARS has been disbanded and those culprits who are involved in the killing and
maiming of Nigerians will be brought to book. I think we should give the
government the chance to implement those as quickly as possible.
“Nigerians have the right to peaceful protest. The
government is a listening administration and the appropriate measures, some
have been taken, others will be taken pretty soon. SARS has been disbanded
before and of course those involved in the atrocities will be prosecuted.”
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