The Presidency has said it would forestall a repeat of EndSARS protests through continuous dialogue with all stakeholders, particularly youths.
The explanation was made against the backdrop of the vow said to have been made by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday during a National Security Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The president was said to have vowed to do everything possible to prevent a repeat of such a protest that turned violent.
The explanation was given by the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting.
Hs words: “What we are saying is that government will continue to dialogue, it will continue to listen and will continue to carry all stakeholders along in ensuring that there is no repeat of what happened that led to the destruction of a lot of properties, public and private, individuals in this country.”
Earlier, the minister said in the president, in his concluding remarks during the meeting, thanked the security forces for maintaining peace, and promised to everything possible to support security agencies in providing peace in the country.
Said the minister: “Mr President assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that a repeat of ENDSARS protests does not occur in Nigeria again.
“Mr President reassured all that all stakeholders will be involved in the process of maintaining peace in the country, particularly the youth, community leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, public servants, religious leaders etc.
“The federal government will continue to maintain its bureaucratic, humane, and just postures in handling security matters in the country.”
While disclosing that the meeting was held to brief the president on the security situation in the country, especially the increasing banditry in the North West and North East, he said it was pointed out that the security agencies in the country should be more proactive to tackle the problem.
He added that it was also noted that the security agencies needed to be well equipped to face the challenges before them.
