President Nuhammadu Buhari has broken his silence over the protests rocking some parts of the country, against the excesses of police special unit, SARS.
He urged protesters to be patient while ordering the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to reform the squad and bring errant officers to book.
He, however, warned that protesters should not be maltreated.
He noted in a tweet: “I met again with the IGP 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 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, & 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.”
