The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has appealed
to all Nigerians over the pains brought to them by some officers of
the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a controversial unit of the Nigeria
Police Force.
The VP again condemned the unlawful and unprofessional
activities of the SARS operatives, a development which brought
about the ongoing nationwide protest.
Osinbajo in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter account
on Friday, October 16, noted that he could feel the pains of many
young persons who are directly or indirectly affected by the
condemnable act of the disbanded unit of the police force.
According to the VP, he understands that there were many people who
have been assaulted by the police and that the act is unacceptable
in all forms.
He, however, assured citizens that the government is concerned
with their feelings and that they will take responsibility for
protecting young people, even from those who are paid to protect
them.
Osinbajo, also seized the opportunity to again commiserate with
the family of Jimoh Isiaq, and all those who died in the hands of
wayward police officers. He further pray for quick recovery to
those who in one way or the other sustained injuries as a result of
assaults by the force men.
The tweet reads; “Dear Nigerians, I know that many of you
are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for
this we are sorry.”
“I fully understand how many young people feel. Many feel
that we have been too silent and have simply not done enough.
These feelings of frustration are justified.”
“There are far too many people who have been brutalised at
the hands of the police and this is unacceptable. We must take
responsibility for protecting young people, even sometimes from
those who are paid to protect them. Over the past week, we
have been following the protests, and I have had a number of
discussions with key people in the administration that you deserve
to be informed about. Transparency, after all, is a key tenet of
government.”
Several meetings have been held with: the @SPLawan,
@femigbaja, the Chief of Staff to @MuhammaduBuhari
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, Chairman of the @PoliceServiceC2, the IG of @PoliceNG (IGP),
the Executive Secretary of @NHRCNigeria, and governors. We
understand that you want to see action from us and I’m here to tell
you that work is ongoing. I chaired a meeting of 36 state governors
and the Minister of the FCT (NEC), where we resolved to set up
judicial panels of inquiry so we can see justice served, and
fast.”
“The reason being that only state governors, by law, can set
up judicial inquiries in their states. The hearings will be
public. With Mr. President’s approval, SARS has been
completely disestablished, and none of its former members will
feature in any police tactical units.”
“I am sending my deepest condolences to the families of
Jimoh Isiaq, and all those who have lost their lives at the hands
of wayward police officers. To those injured, I wish a full and
speedy recovery. We have proposed that each state
government set up a Victims’ Support Fund, which
@NigeriaGov will support. This is the least that we
can do to compensate for the injustice suffered at the hands of
errant officers.”
“We also understand that the issues that you’re raising are
bigger than just SARS. They’re deep and systemic and we’re
undertaking comprehensive measures that will revamp the police by
addressing issues of welfare, service conditions and
training.”
“On Monday, Mr. President also reiterated his commitment to
these extensive police reforms. We will continue to update
and engage with you all on these action steps and the ones to come,
in the spirit of transparency, so that you can hold us accountable.
We are, after all, here to serve you and we owe you a duty to win
back your trust.”
“Keep safe. God bless you. – YO.”
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