…Calls for sanctions of the bag eggs, total reforms of security agencies
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for being sensitive and responsive to the clarion call for the disbanding of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
In statement signed by CAN president, His Eminence, Rev Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle and made available to The Factual Newspaper on Tuesday by the special assistant to the CAN president, Pastor Adebayo, the leadership of the association stated that the association is aware of the circumstances that led to the agitation which included but not limited to alleged extra- judicial killings, unlawful arrests and detentions, extortion, tortures, and disappearances of detainees.
While CAN acknowledged the spontaneous nature of protest nationwide, the association regretted the loss of lives and the destruction of some property in the cause of the mass actions.
Part of the statement reads: “Equally, CAN appreciates the prompt and positive responses of the Federal Government in disbanding SARS. It is unprecedented in recent history of our country and it is praiseworthy. This is what democracy is all about.
“We are demanding that all our security agencies should be reformed and transformed into a modern security architecture that befits the contemporary challenges such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and herdsmen attacks. Uniformed men and women should cherish the rare opportunity the country gave them and the trust of handling the security of the nation by behaving responsibly. They should make us to be proud of them”, CAN said.
