• Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Lawmaker backs #EndSARS, demands justice for extra-judicial killings, unlawful arrests

The member representing Jos South and Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, Monday said, he fully endorsed the nationwide protests by Nigerian youths against the continuous and condemnable atrocities committed by the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Bagos while briefing journalists on the ongoing protests against police brutality and impunity in the country, approved the protests by his constituents who are in full support of the action and are also part of the protest.

“I believe that the essence of this protest is not to destroy our beloved country and people, but to seek an end to police brutality and general reform of the security system in Nigeria as well as a voice out grievances against injustice and inequality. I appreciate the youths for being bold on their stand seeking reform in our dear country,” he stated.

The lawmaker also said he stands with his constituents in demanding justice and peace on all forms of extra-judicial killings and unlawful arrests.

“As we seek for true federalism that reflects the dream of our founding fathers; a Nigeria of equal opportunities; a Nigeria where citizens are free to air their concerns without molestation, Government should take the #EndSARS protest as a clarion call for a complete reform of the Police and creation of State Police in the forthcoming constitutional amendment so as to improve security across the nation.

“As a parliamentarian seeking for true federalism, I support state police, referendum clause in our Constitution. Wards /Constituency Delineation, Local Government autonomy, a federal character in appointments, and many others.

“I must, however, not hesitate to advise all security personnel drafted to monitor these protests against intimidating the youth or engaging in any action against peaceful protesters, attacks on peaceful protesters in some parts of the country is condemnable and demand justice for all those who lost their lives in the hands of SARS as well as those killed in the course of the ongoing protests.

“Finally, I call on all patriotic youth and Nigerians involved in the protests to remain peaceful and civil in their approach by avoiding any action that may lead to the destruction of property or loss of lives. I assure my constituents that I will always stand with them on the cause for the pursuit of good governance”, Bagos added.