President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday promised to do whatever it takes to forestall a repeat of the #EndSARS protests that rocked parts of the country recently.
Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, disclosed this after a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, Dingyadi said, “In his concluding remarks, Mr President thanked members for the efforts they are making in maintains peace and assured members that he will do whatever it takes to support security agencies in providing peace in the country.
“Mr President assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that a repeat of ENDSARS protests does not occur in Nigeria again.
“Mr President reassured all that all stakeholders will be involved in the process of maintaining peace in the country, particularly the youth, community leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, public servants, religious leaders etc.
“The Federal Government will continue to maintain its bureaucratic, humane, and just postures in handling security matters in the country.”
Asked if Buhari’s promise not to allow a repeat of EndSARS protests means the the Federal Gvernment would clampdown on protests, Dingyadi said, “What we are saying is that government will continue to dialogue, it will continue to listen and will continue to carry all stakeholders along in ensuring that there is no repeat of what happened that led to the destruction of a lot of properties, public and private, individuals in this country.”
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