These Brutaluties And Lawlessness Must Stop
Police Brutality And Extra-Judicial Killings, A Reoccurring Nightmare in Delta State.
These Brutalities and Lawlessness Must Stop
By Ahabamnews
The Initiative for Social Rights Concerns and Advancement (ISRCA) Aka No Justice No Peace, has notified Nigeria Police Force as the Frontline agency for protecting human lives and property.
A statement signed by Comrade (Amb.) Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen National Coordinator of ISRCA said, the Nigeria Police Force is the most visible and largest contingent safeguarding civil and human rights, where each officer has a responsibility to recognize and adhere to the ethical and legal imperatives necessary for protecting the civil rights of all individuals within a place.
According to him, it is crucial to acknowledge that policing in Nigeria originated from colonial rule, where the people had suffered constant intimidation, Brutality, and violence, and currently, it seems to serve the interests of the elite over those of the general populace.
The ISRCA boss said, police brutality and extra-judicial killings, still a Reoccurring Nightmare in Delta State. These Brutalities and lawlessness must stop.
The ISRCA alleged that, cases of police brutality where citizens residing in the state are being assaulted, leaving youths seriously wounded and some dead, in the process calls for serious concerns by the Delta State Government and the Nigeria Police Force, through the Commissioner of Police , Delta State.
The ISRCA lamented that, the people cannot afford to contend with two things at the same time, hardship and harassment from police officers, a supposed institution expected to protect the people.
The ISRCA explained in clear terms that, even while, he has consistently cautioned the public to remain calm and treat the Nigeria Police Officers with respect, regardless of the situation.
ISRCA Chief lamented that members of the public should be accorded the same respect, as Citizens, not animals, their human rights should be protected.
ISRCA said, human rights laws set standards for police operations, requiring respect for individuals rights to life, liberty, and security, adding that as a nation, we have incorporated these principles into the constitution and laws.
The ISRCA regretted that the Nigeria Police have undoubtedly lost the trust and cooperation of the people, having failed to uphold human rights and foster a positive relationship between them and the public.
He said in a situation where the citizens feel their rights are respected, they are more likely to cooperate with police, on the other hand, Citizens tend to revolt against the police when they are constant abuses of human rights, saying the best approach to the Citizens are, if the police should make every efforts to avoid a repetition of #Endsars.
The ISRCA boss explained, the level of development of any society is partly a function of the relative peace enjoyed in such a society and the task of maintaining peace and order in Nigeria, is the responsibility of the police.
He said, human rights principles are fundamental and by enforcing and adhering to these principles, the police agency can foster a safer, more just society. Unfortunately, this is the opposite of present day realities.
The Human Rights activist stated that, he will keep advocating for good hiring practices, by the Nigeria Police Force for applicants and regular and necessary training for the both junior and senior police officers.
He said, having respects for human rights, the Delta State Government must demand some sense of responsiveness from the Nigeria Police Force Delta State, ensuring human rights are upheld.
The ISRCA National Coordinator said, the state police command shouldn’t hesitate but keep punishing erring officers, as it will discourage this behaviour among Nigeria Police Officers under their supervisions to desist from the habit of assaulting , brutalizing suspecting / unsuspecting members of the public but upholding human rights values in their approaches.
