In The 2024 Demonstrations Against Hunger, a sensitive aspect of protest handling was touched by one alleged senator.
Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam-Madori, who serves as Senator for Jigawa North-East Senatorial District and heads the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, has urged Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and Nigerian police officers to maintain their standards of civility and professionalism amidst the violent protests happening throughout Nigeria.
The Senator praised the IGP and police officers for their adept management of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstrations happening nationwide.
According to LEADERSHIP https://leadership.ng/hunger-senator-urges-police-to-sustain-professionalism-during-protests/ , on August 1st, a group of Nigerians began a ten-day protest in order to express their concerns about the increasing cost of living resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and other policies allegedly implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Praising the police chief and his team for their professionalism, civility, and restraint during the recent protests in line with contemporary policing standards, Senator Malam-Madori released a statement on Monday in Abuja.
I would like to express my appreciation for the Inspector General of Police and his officers’ professional conduct in managing the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations.
The lawmaker commented that the professionals’ dedication to upholding their professionalism despite potential protest-related threats is praiseworthy and indicates a steadfast commitment towards safeguarding Nigerians’ welfare and preserving their basic human rights.
The DSS Spokesman reported that 16 suspects were arrested by the police for defrauding Interswitch.
Senator Malam-Madori stressed the importance of upholding ethical civil engagement by the police during ongoing protests.
He urged all officers and men to utilize their authority in upholding law and order while also respecting the rights of demonstrators.
He emphasized the significance of maintaining professionalism in police conduct as protests persist. He stressed that it is imperative for law enforcement to uphold utmost levels of professional demeanor, while concurrently recognizing citizens’ rights to voice their grievances peacefully.
He affirms that the Senate Committee had an unwavering dedication to aiding law enforcement in preserving order and safeguarding Nigerians’ lives and possessions.
In addition, he implored the public to maintain composure by participating in non-violent demonstrations and collaborating with law enforcement officials to prevent any escalation of disorder or turmoil during these ongoing protests.
