Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday
said the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is a
victory for the Nigerian youths following nationwide protests
against the squad.
He disclosed this on Sunday in Ikeja upon his return from Ondo
where he led as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
National Campaign Council for the governorship election.
While commending the youths for the peaceful manner they
conducted themselves during the protests, Governor Sanwo-Olu
believes their actions have shown what democracy truly stands
for.
“This is actually a victory for our youths. This is a victory
because your voice has been heard. So if you say this is not the
first time, this is the first time they are disbanding it,” he
said.
“Other pronouncements have been we will do something but there
has been clear communication and they have rolled out all of the
various things they are going to be doing.”
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The governor also called on the youths to sheathe their swords
following the positive response to their demands.
He wants the young population to collaborate with the police
authorities by forming themselves into groups aimed at providing a
citizen-oriented policing structure.
Reacting to the just concluded Ondo governorship election,
Sanwo-Olu commended the people of the state for supporting the
APC.
According to the governor, the people’s choice of the party’s
candidate in the poll, Rotimi Akeredolu is a victory for
democracy.
The governor’s response followed days of widespread protests by
Nigerians demanding to scrap of the unit which had gained notoriety
for brutality and human rights violations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, who announced
the scrapping of the unit, acknowledged reports of extortion and
brutality, announcing a plan for an investigation.
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