Our ongoing police reforms real, Buhari appeals to Nigerians
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, says the resolve of his administration to embark on police reforms is real and should not be doubted by anybody.
He stated this in a post via his official Facebook handle Friday night, after meeting with the Inspector General of Police witnessed also by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
President Buhari said, “I met again with the Inspector General of Police tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt.
“I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and to ensure that the Police are fully accountable to the people.
The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, and ensure erring personnel are brought to justice.
“I appeal for patience and calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.
“The vast majority of men and women of the Nigeria Police Force are patriotic and committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and we will continue to support them to do their job,” the President said.
