The United Kingdom has told the Federal Government of Nigeria to respect the rights of protesting Nigerians amid the ongoing #EndSARS protests.

British igh Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, who commended the Federal Government’s decision to disband the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), stated that the IGP’s commitment to ensure accountability for human rights violations is essential to restoring public confidence.

She asked the Federal Government to respect the rights of protesters while also urging them to remain peaceful 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

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

— Catriona Laing (@CatrionaLaing1) October 11, 2020

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