From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat’s Delta Correspondent)
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has advanced reasons why some policemen were targeted and killed during the EndSARS protest.
Wike who spoke at the 2021 Emblem Appeal Fund Launching to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration which held in Port Harcourt, maintained that police men were target of attack during the EndSARS protest because they prevent crimes in society.
“Soldiers go to war, many of them come back wounded, and many of them die in the battle field. During the civil war, just to keep Nigeria one, people died. So, you don’t understand what it takes for someone to volunteer and say that I want to be one of those who would protect our territorial integrity.
“Government must find something to put permanently on ground, so, that it will give them that assurance that, yes, indeed it’s worthy to die for the country.”
The governor also assured that his administration would continue to offer members of the state branch of the Nigerian legion necessary support that would cushion economy hardship on them.
Wike used the occasion to redeem the sum of N171million, he pledged to the Nigerian Legion for the scholarship of their children.
He also donated N20million to launch the emblem, and enjoined the 23 local government councils in the state to donate N1million each to support the launch.
He restated the need for governments to institute an enduring reward system for war veterans to justify the ultimate sacrifices they make in keeping Nigeria safe and united.
The governor said officers of the Armed Forces would be emboldened to continue to put their life at great risk in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria when they know that there was a permanent reward system established to cater for them or their families.
“Soldiers go to war, many of them come back wounded, and many of them die in the battle field. During the civil war, just to keep Nigeria one, people died. So, you don’t understand what it takes for someone to volunteer and say that I want to be one of those who would protect our territorial integrity.
The governor also assured that his administration would continue to offer members of the state branch of the Nigerian legion necessary support that would cushion economy hardship on them.
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