Thread by @segalink

I will forever stand by the people. I will always stand by the integrity of my Country. The #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG Advocacy is not a weapon against the State. We can’t hamper economic activity or cripple the state. We must show goodwill and restraint. #ActWisely @SIAF_NG

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I can’t be see the pattern and the shift of goal posts just to keep the protest on for good. This is not a show of goodwill. We are becoming that which we criticize. Almost every leader I engaged in the past assured me SARS will NOT be ended because they know what is at stake.

The most difficult job we have at @SIAF_NG is maintaining the integrity of the bridge in the gap between institutions and the people. Our ability to see from both perspectives and help amplify common ground is new to the Nigerian state and often misunderstood.

Ending SARS was a huge decision for the Nigerian State. Our reality in the South with the tactical squads is not exactly the same in the trouble regions in the North. Our @CIVILDEFENDERS Agro Rangers and SARS are the most reliable defenders up north especially in Borno.

SO the Northern Youth demanding for ReformSARS weren’t acting out of ethnic sentiments even though I had hoped they also see the reality of the agitation of their fellow citizens. So for there to be shutdown, means Govt showed good faith and this goes for every other demand.

This is why I believe we all can show restraint and open the roads for activities to Erelu me why we monitor the process. Not every item can be executed immediately but through a process and the process is already on. I can attest to this. Let’s maintain the peace.

The implication of the shutdown of SARS as demanded by @SIAF_NG via the #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG Advocacy for the protection of the vulnerable in society is that even when a new intervention tactical squad is constituted to fill the void, it’ll not include any member of the old.

The advocacy is a well thought out model that has been tested over the years. This is why we have not recorded any deaths since its inception until confrontation began. We believe this can be better managed to avoid more infractions. We can give them 60-90days to fix things.

I will continue to DEMAND that the @PoliceNG exercise RESTRAINT and avoid shooting at anyone. This is when to inject intelligence rather than brute force. Release ALL protesters as amicably agreed and ordered by the President via the IGP. Do that NOW. Arrest CSP Nwafor NOW!

All officers involved in extra judicial killings MUST by now be arrested and prosecuted transparently for all to see. Our youth however naive, mean well for the Nigerian State. Consider this in your next line of action and understand their vulnerability as exploited by a few.

If there is anytime to avoid further inciting the public, it is now. The primitive approach to issues must be curbed. Hiring of thugs to attack protesters as alleged is shameful and must be discontinued. This is the time to win trust and not worsen issues. I feel for our youths.

There is a reason why the agitation has been allowed to go on and I hope you don’t get to find out too late. This can either mean something in history or go down as another wasteful venture ruined by over zealousness. The Govt will outlive us all. There are rules of engagement.