#EndSARS Protests: Governor Okowa Sues For Calm

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  • Condemns Killing Of Police Officer In Ughelli

From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat’s Delta State Correspondent)

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has called for calm in the state as the country continues to record protests by citizens, including Deltans, against the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force.

Okowa’s call comes as The New Diplomat reported that the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu had announced the disbandment of FSARS nationwide on Sunday.

In a statement by Okowa’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor acknowledged that citizens had the right to protest against any case of perceived wrong in the society, but cautioned that such right must be exercised within the ambit of the law.

He said that the reported killing of a policeman and injuring of another officer during the #ENDSARS protests in Ughelli area of the state on Thursday was disheartening, and advised that citizens should eschew taking laws into their hands.

The governor sued for calm and urged the police authorities to carry out a thorough investigation into the issues and fish out those who turned a peaceful protest into violence.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I commiserate with the Commissioner of Police, the Delta State Police Command and the family of the deceased officer, in the unfortunate incident of Thursday at Ughelli,” he said.

While sympathising with the police, the governor urged the Inspector-General of Police to embark on a reform of the tactical squads of the police force in the best interest of the country.

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