By Tina George, Minna
The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Mohammed Sani Musa has said that the reform of the Police and other security agencies in the country, if carried out would boost operatives’ efficiency in delivering better services for the people.
Musa who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Minna also commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police for scrapping the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS).
According to him, SARS had unfortunately become a virus Nigerians had to combat with due to their violations of human rights and brutality which has become a societal menace that affects everyone.
“I commend the prompt action of President Muhammadu Buhari for the condemnation of the abuse of power and police brutality recently perpetrated by SARS operatives, and the directive to the Inspector General of Police to immediately dissolve the SARS, which already the IGP has issued orders in that direction.
“The first step to change is acknowledgement. Nigerians as a whole have embarked on this cause, and I anticipate an end that will reflect the government’s commitment to protect and secure its citizens.”
Applauding the youths for taking this up in a peaceful way while pledging his support for the call of the scrapping of SARS.
“I applaud our youth for leading the movement and exercising their democratic right to peaceful protest. I urge you to continue on the path of action taking as this is how nations are built.
“I commend you for your resilience. I stand as an ally in this movement as a Nigerian first, but also in my capacity as a lawmaker. Moving forward, I stand willing to support this cause.
“Be it through providing support for victims and their families or in the Senate where I trust my peers and I will continue to be advocates of continuous reform and development in all aspects, including the Nigerian police force”, he said.
Musa then condoled with the families and loved ones that have been affected by the menace perpetrated by SARS operatives.
