Police have launched a probe into the #EndSARS protests as well as the violence and arson that resulted from it and led to the destruction of lives and properties.
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, disclosed this on Friday while receiving the House Committee on Police Affairs at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The committee members, led by the Chairman, Usman Kumo, was at the Force Headquarters, to assess and proffer advice on the ongoing reforms of the Nigeria Police Force and efforts at restoring normalcy to areas affected by violence arising from the #EndSARS protests in some parts of the country.
Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, stated this in a statement titled, ‘IGP, House Committee on police affairs meet on ongoing police reforms.’
The IGP noted that “the Force has commenced comprehensive internal review and evaluation of circumstances that led to the #EndSARS protests and the violence, fatalities, and damage to critical infrastructure.”
He apprised the committee on efforts made so far by the Force to restore normalcy and prevent future occurrence.
Some of these efforts, the IGP reiterated include, strengthening the internal disciplinary mechanism of the Force, training of the newly formed tactical squad, debriefing, and psychological/medical examination for operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, and general improvement of police-citizen relationship.
The statement read, “The committee expressed satisfaction with the efforts by the IGP in managing the #EndSARS protests and the ensuing violence but called for an all-inclusive approach at ensuring the immediate end of the violence, improving police service delivery, rebuilding trust and public confidence and respect for human rights amongst others.”
The lawmakers condoled with the IGP over the loss of police personnel who died during the crisis and promised to work with the Force to ensure an enabling environment for optimal performance by the police.