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FG directs State Governors to respond to #ENDSARS Movement’s demands

Last updated: October 20, 2020 2:43 pm
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The Federal Government has advised the State governors and the FCT minister, to interface with the protesters in their respective domains, to help find a lasting solution to the #EndSars agitation across Nigeria.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Godfrey Onyeama announced this on Tuesday, when he and the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, met with the members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja.

Onyeama said that they are to also immediately establish state-based special security and human rights committees, to be chaired by Governors in their state.

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The Governors will also supervise the newly formed police tactical units and all other security agencies located in their State.

Also Read : FG to sack 37 Ex-SARS operatives

He said this is expected to ensure the protection of citizens’ human rights.

The move may be a first step to the fulfillment of agitation for state police in the Federating units.

According to Onyeama and Lai Muhammed, members Of this committee will include representatives of the youths and civil society as well as heads of police tactical units in each state.

Edited by : Tunde Orebiyi

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