Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned security agencies to be tactical on how they stop the EndSARS nationwide protest warning that no Nigerian’s blood should be spilled.
Taking to Twitter, Jonathan described the protest as peaceful stressing that the move would advance the cause of Nigeria.
“No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life lost during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country,” Jonathan said. “We may hold different views on national issues, but there is no doubt that most people desire the same thing for Nigeria: a place where we can all live out the full potential of our God-given abilities. I implore everyone to exercise restraint as we walk through these challenging times.”
Jonathan’s remarks followed the series of protests by thousands of youths against police brutality, harassment and killings across major cities since last week.
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) October 13, 2020
…a place where we can all live out the full potential of our God-given abilities. I implore everyone to exercise restraint as we walk through these challenging times.
– GEJ
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) October 13, 2020
As part of measures to reform the Nigeria Police, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, ordered all personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to report to the force headquarters in Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination.
