The United Kingdom has asked the Federal Government to respect the rights of protesting Nigerians taking part in the ongoing #EndSARS protests.
While making this demand, Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria lauded the Federal Government’s decision to scrap the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) and stated that the commitment of the IGP to ensure accountability for human rights violations is important to restoring the confidence of the public.
She however asked the government to respect the rights of protesters and urged them to maintain peace during the protests.
Laing tweeted: “Welcome the government announcement on the future of #SARS – an important first step. The IGP’s commitment to ensure accountability for human rights violations is essential to restoring public confidence in @PoliceNG
“Hearing reports of violence affecting ongoing protests. Urge authorities to respect the right to protest and protestors to remain peaceful. @UKinNigeria”
