I Will Deliver Reformed Police You Will Be Proud Of - Buhari To Protesters

President Muhammadu Buhari assures protesters that he will see to it that the demands of the protesters are met as a father and president, adding that he will deliver a reformed Police Force that "we will be proud of".

The president's assurance came through the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who spoke to State House Correspondents in Abuja.

Dare said that the president had "since gone to work" on the reform of the police in the country.

Buhari also said that he would ensure that the reform will be long-lasting, and the reformed police will be something "that we will be proud of".

Dare said, “Mr. President said the youths of this country have spoken and he has since gone to work, not just as a President, but also as a father of the younger generation.

“He said as a father to this generation of our youths, his desire is for them to be well protected and live in a country where they enjoy their freedom.

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“The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms as promised are met, that the reforms are long-lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country, a police force that we will be proud of.

Dare added: “Mr. President believes that the youth of our country are a great resource and not a problem. He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issue to the fore through their peaceful protest.

“He recognises that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as a President and a father, he will make ensure that the demands put forward are met.

“He will work to ensure that our youth are no longer profiled but celebrated and supported for their vast potential, skills, and for the fact that the future of our country lie in their hands.

“The demands are already in the public domain  and the government is already addressing them, that in itself is a demand and a conversation.

 “In the face of infiltration by miscreants trying to hijack these protests and give the entire protest a bad image, it’s important that I make this appeal that a consideration is given by moving this protest from protest to action.”