United Kingdom Reacts To #EndSARS Protest In Nigeria, Calls For Accountability In Police

The British government, through its High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has reacted to the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the states in Nigeria.

Tweeting on her verified handle, Laing noted the power of peaceful protests.

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Laing posited that the recent Police Act passed by President Muhammadu Buhari, should provide a good foundation for accountable community police force.

Her tweet read: “Significant protests over #SARS demonstrating Nigerian people’s desire for police reform. Peaceful protests are powerful. Police Act recently passed by @MBuhari provides good foundation to build more accountable community police force. @UKinNigeria @PoliceNG”

Protesters, mostly the youth have sustained a demand for the scrapping of the police Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS, noted for its brutality and arbitrariness in dealing with innocent citizens.

The Next Edition reports that the Inspector-General of Police had earlier in the week banned the special unit from routine patrols and low-risk assignments.

However, the protesters insist that nothing short of complete disbandment of the unit would be acceptable.