The Anglican Primate, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called for restraint on the part of security agencies regarding the nationwide planned protest, News About Nigeria reports.
He made this call while speaking at the Church of Nigeria Anglican Chancellors, Registrars, and Legal Officers Conference (ACRLOC), in Abuja on Tuesday.
He urged security agencies to prevent a repeat of the EndSARS horror as Nigerians prepare for a planned protest against the government’s handling of the economy and insecurity.
The Archbishop also expressed concern over the government’s failure to address issues such as infrastructural projects, public schools, and rural communities, adding that the government’s handling of the economy is poor ad Nigerians are still experiencing hardship, starvation, and economic difficulties, among others.
He further addressed the issue of insecurity, describing it as a growing concern that resembles the internal conflicts in Somalia and South Sudan, and called for the establishment of a State or Regional Police Force to address the challenge.
“Our nation, Nigeria, is going through tough times. The country is facing increasing hardship, starvation, and economic difficulties. The appointment of Olanipekun Olukoyede to head the EFCC is commendable, but the calls for accountability are not being heeded.
“The investigation into leaders who are seen as evil and sacred cows must be intensified, and leadership should be seen as a sacred trust from God.
“Nigeria’s insecurity is a growing concern, resembling the internal conflicts in Somalia and South Sudan. The establishment of a State or Regional Police Force can help each zone respond to insecurity, bringing stability, security, and economic growth.
“We call for restraint and caution for all the organisers and those who want to participate in this demonstration.
“We plead for patience on the part of the people and request the police, the military, and other enforcement agencies to be cautious in handling this demonstration to ensure that we do not have a recurrence of the EndSARS massacre,” he stated.
