A coalition of civil society organisations has called on all citizens to join hands with the Nigeria Police Force for a lasting peace and security, appealing to the National Assembly to approve more funding for better efficiency of the force.

The coalition made the call Wednesday in Abuja during a solidarity March in support of the Nigeria Police and other security agencies in the country.

Chief convener of the march, Comrade Olayemi Success, said the solidarity march was very important to boost the morale of the Nigerian police for them to appreciate their sacrifices in securing Nigeria.

“Today, we the leaders of the different civil society organisations are gathered here from far and near with some of our members from every nook and cranny of Nigeria in solidarity with our security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force. We are all aware of pockets of protesters demanding for the scrap of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

“The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in display of his 21st century police officer’s compliance, highest level of professionalism and best regards for democracy, yielded to the call and disbanded the SARS. Surprisingly, the protesters still continue with their protests.

“This we see as totally uncalled for and unacceptable. Originally, the protest is ill- conceived,  usefulness as SARS are key in curbing crimes in Nigeria. Therefore, such protests can be highly demoralising,” he said.

By Ene Oshaba