Tens of thousands of Nigerian youths have been on the street for over one week, calling for an end to police brutality, extortion and justice for victims of the atrocities of the outlawed Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
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The foundation expressed its support to the widespread cry on the need for the Nigeria Police Force to be uplifted and modernised to promote its efficiency in the discharge of its primary duties of protecting lives and properties of all residents in the country, irrespective of nationality.
A statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Sunday in Jos, said the governor had approved the appointment of members of the panel.
This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Asaba.
This development is coming after the protests both in Abuja and Lagos were almost hijacked by hoodlums.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, said this to the press during a courtesy visit by some members of Diaspora Youths Group to her office in Abuja.
The Rep said this in a statement he made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday in reaction to the change of name of the defunct outfit by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu.
The NIPR made the call in a statement on Monday.