Vice President Yemi Osinbajo released multiple tweets on Friday, seeking understanding from the #EndSAR protesters, apologising and assuring them that government is responding to their demands.
VP Yemi
Osinbajo begs protesters, says government is responding to all the demands of
protesters.
Here is his
message to protesters:
Dear Nigerians,
I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved
faster and for this we are sorry.
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.
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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