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#EndSARS: UK ready to support genuine reform of police in Nigeria – British High Commissioner
Catriona Laing has disclosed that the British Government is willing to support efforts for genuine reform of the Nigerian Police.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has disclosed her country’s willingness to support efforts for genuine reform of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and to improve accountability.
She disclosed this through her verified Twitter handle and seen by Nairametrics.
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I welcome the constructive engagement between @JamesDuddridge and @GeoffreyOnyeama We will continue to monitor developments and engage all parties. @UKinNigeria stands ready to support efforts for genuine reform of @PoliceNG and to improve accountability. https://t.co/pbyBm1lNcY
— Catriona Laing (@CatrionaLaing1) October 23, 2020
This comes after public yearnings to international countries to mount pressure on the Nigerian government to fulfill plans for police reforms
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Backstory
Nairametrics had earlier reported that the UK government is monitoring the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria and called for a peaceful police reform process.
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What they are saying
Commenting on the latest development, Liang said, “I welcome the constructive engagement between Janmmes Duddrudge and Geoffrey Onyeama. We will continue to monitor developments and engage all parties.
“The UK stands ready to support efforts for genuine reform of the Nigerian police and to improve accountability.”
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Why it matters
Police reform in Nigeria is long over-due. Once implemented, human rights rating in Nigeria will be much preserved and improved.
It will also help put to bed the displeasure at the outcome of the #EndSARS protests, restore public confidence in the Nigerian Police and the security architecture put in place to secure lives and properties.
On the part of the UK, the relative peace will help strengthen and protect bilateral ties between the two countries.
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#EndSARS Sanctions: Nigeria has reached out to the UK Government – Foreign Minister
Onyeama has stated that the FG has reached out to the UK Government over the parliamentary debate on the #EndSARS protests.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said that the Nigerian Government has reached out to the UK Government over the parliamentary debate on the #EndSARS protests.
The Minister disclosed this to Newsmen at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Thursday, which was recorded by Channels TV.
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He added that the UK Parliament did not speak for the UK government, and that the UK had heard the Nigerian government’s side regarding the incident at Lekki.
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“On the issue of the UK parliament, yes, we have reached out to the UK government on this question. The meeting that took place was of Parliamentarians, they don’t speak for the UK government and the UK government which acts for the United Kingdom has also heard the side of the (Nigerian) government regarding everything that happened.
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“So we are in touch with them and engaging with them. But, of course, as in any democracy, the Members of Parliament are able to also air their views, but what is important is that a balanced picture is made available to them all before they take any decision,” Onyeama said.
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What you should know
Nairametrics reported earlier this week that the British Parliament had announced it would consider a petition by some groups and individuals, asking it to apply sanctions against the Nigerian government and officials for alleged human rights violations during the #EndSARS protest and Lekki shooting incident.
Also, the presidency earlier disclosed that the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, had a meeting with the UK Special Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, Nick Dyer, accompanied by the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to give states that were affected by lootings and destruction by hoodlums after the anti-police brutality protests, 1% of all Value Added Tax (VAT).
This motion was moved by Senators Abiodun Olujimi and Gershom Bassey on Tuesday and disclosed in a report by Channels TV.
What you should know
After the lootings and destruction by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests, Nairametrics reported that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said Lagos State will need about N1 trillion for the reconstruction and repair of the properties and infrastructure that was vandalized in the process.
The Senators moving the motion declared that destruction caused in Lagos by hoodlums was valued at a range of over N1 trillion by the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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Senator Gershom Bassey also revealed that hoodlums attacked federal properties in Calabar like the WAEC office and looted food warehouses in the state.
“Cross River State being a predominantly Civil Service State may not overcome the effects of the invasion since the destroyed state infrastructure were built from lean state resources over the years,” Bassey disclosed.
Senator Sani Musa said the lootings which started in Lagos spread to other states, leading to the destruction of properties and urged for the FG’s assistance.
“#EndSARS came as a peaceful protest, but turned violent. It started in Lagos and later spread to other states which led to the destruction of homes, businesses, and government offices. It is very unfortunate. The government needs to rebuild what was destroyed and pay compensation as well. It is their responsibility,” Musa said.
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Anonymous
October 24, 2020 at 7:34 am
Hmmmm
Abimbola Kumapayi
October 27, 2020 at 9:34 am
The British govt needs to help Nigerians on Police reform exactly how it reformed in 1829 under Robert Peel, the then British Home Secretary. What we need is Police Service, and not Police Force. Police need to provide services and not issue of brute force. Above all, the reform should be genuine and not as others in the system, where proposal papers will end up in Suya shop.