President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday night summoned the Inspector General of Police IGP, Mohammed Adamu, over the ongoing agitation for the scrapping of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad FSARS over alleged allegations of brutality.
In a series of tweets on his handle, @Mbuhari, he appealed for the patience of Nigerians, assuring that he has instructed the IGP to address the concerns of Nigerians as he affirmed his commitment to reform the police.
Vice president Yemi Osinbajo, was present at the meeting, which took place at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The president also affirmed the right of Nigerians to peacefully express their views.
President Buhari tweeted: “I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct and ensure that the police are fully accountable to the people.”