EndSARS: “Refrain From Brutalizing Protesters In Delta” — Gov Okowa Orders Police Officers
Chukwudi Onyewuchi is a graduate of Geology from Obafemi Awolowo…
Police in Delta State have been issued an order by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to desist from brutalizing peaceful protesters in the State.
Okowa made this known in a chian of tweets via his official Twitter account, @IAOkowa, on Tuesday morning.
Reacting to the ongoing nationwide protest against police brutality, Okowa said “Peaceful protests are a necessary part of the democratic process and the citizens have the right to express their grievances.”
In a statement via his official twitter handle, Governor Okowa tweeted:
“Peaceful protest are a necessary part of the democratic process. As young people across Delta State continue to express their legitimate grievances in this manner, I ask that they remain calm and law-abiding at all times.
“I also request that the Police allow them to express themselves and refrain from using brute force in responding to these protests.
“Going forward, we shall continue to engage with all relevant stakeholders to reform the Nigeria Police Force in a manner that makes it more professional, disciplined, and accountable to the people.”
Chukwudi Onyewuchi is a graduate of Geology from Obafemi Awolowo University. He enjoys writing and is passionate about what he does. Hence, he always puts in all of his efforts towards attaining good results and sharing stories that will impact readers and the world at large.