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#EndSARS: UN Coordinator calls for peace, says reform may take time

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The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, urged Nigerian youths to remain peaceful as police reforms may take time.

Speaking on his official Twitter page, Kallon said the dismissal of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the move to reform the police force is welcome.

Recall that the Inspector-General of Police on Tuesday set up a new unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Unit (SARS).

“I have followed the developments regarding #EndSARS movement. Government’s commitment to dismantle the outfit & reform the @PoliceNG is welcome. The process may take time. I appeal to the youth to remain peaceful. The @UN is committed to supporting Nigeria’s continued stability,” he tweeted.

The presidential panel on Tuesday approved the demands of #SARSMUSEND protesters, including halting the use of force against protesters and the unconditional release of arrested citizens, Channels TV reported.

The five-point demands of the protesters were okayed at a forum convened by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the National Human Rights Commission, with stakeholders, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said.

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