The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has said it stands in solidarity with all well-meaning Nigerians, as they peacefully demand that the Nigerian government puts an end to brutality in all and any form by any organisation or sector.
In a release signed by its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba. I. Okugbawa, and President, Comrade Festus Osifo respectively, described as “inhumane treatment” meted to Nigerians, especially youths by the Nigerian Police as “evident”.
“These reports show systemic abuse and reflect the fact that significant barriers to accountability exist, and therefore prevent erring officers from facing justice”.
In the past few weeks, reports have come to light detailing the excessive use of force by police officers: including unjustified shootings, severe beating, with most resulting in unwarranted deaths.
“At this time, we remember also the Nigerian people who have been molested, harassed, assaulted, and killed owing to the actions of officers in uniform who swore to protect and serve every Nigerian citizen; their names will not be forgotten, and for the unnamed, we will continue to fight for justice and a better Nigeria for the future generation”, adding that the EndSars protests transcends police brutality.
“It is a cry for accountability in government and reforms of the political and societal landscape”.
“A Nigeria that works for all its citizens across all verticals of the society, is “all” we seek. We call on the Nigerian Government at all levels, to hear the voice of its people, put an end to maladministration, lack of accountability, mismanagement of resources, and Police Brutality.”
“Initiate the much-needed reforms in all sectors of our country; keeping in mind that insecurity of any kind, be it political, economic, or physical, in any place or to anyone is insecurity to and for us all.”
The Association called on “All Nigerians and friends with “Goodwill” to maintain the peace, maturity, and coordination during the protests as the citizens “demand for a better Country, which is our fundamental human right”.
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