President Muhammadu Buhari has finally broken silence on the EndSARS protest that has continued to gather momentum across the country.
Buhari said he met with the Inspector General of Police and the need to reform the police is now. He said this in a statement late on Friday.
The president said his administration is committed to finding lasting solution to the abuse of human rights and unethical conduct of some police officers.
“I met again with the Inspector General of Police tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and to ensure that the Police are fully accountable to the people.
“The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, and ensure erring personnel are brought to justice. I appeal for patience and calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.
“The vast majority of men and women of the Nigeria Police Force are patriotic and committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and we will continue to support them to do their job.”
