President Muhammad Buhari has warn Nigerians securities officer and other government functionaries that, they will dance to turn if any of them were caught in brutalizing Nigerians.
The president say this were reacting to the killing of Kolade Johnson in Lagos by police officer.
In the same vain, the president condole with the families of Kolade Johnson, he confirmed that those behind the killing has already been apprehended and they will surely face the wrath of law.
Buhari made the statement via his Twitter handle earlier today.
According to his tweet’ “Let me make it clear that the Government will not tolerate in any way the brutalization of Nigerians or the violation of their rights. Any law enforcement officer or government functionary caught in this act will be visited with the full weight of the law.
The recent unfortunate action of SARS operatives from the Lagos State Police Command, which led to the avoidable death of Mr. Kolade Johnson, is deeply regretted. Once again, our condolences to the family of the deceased. I’m aware the Police authorities have visited them.
I acknowledge the genuine outrage from citizens and Civil Society groups regarding the activities of SARS. As you’re aware, the Suspects in the Kolade Johnson killing are in custody. When the orderly room trial is concluded, indicted officers will be prosecuted in court.
While important steps have been taken by the Police leadership to restructure and reform SARS, in line with presidential directives, more needs to be done. I assure this will be done. We will continue to work to ensure that we have a Police Force that adheres to the rule of law”.
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