End SARS protest: We are behind you – Pastor Adeboye, RCCG declare support for protesters

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has identified with Nigerians presently protesting against police brutality and the abuse of power by the very institution established to protect them.

The Church declared its understanding and appreciation of the concerns and grievances of the youths and the generality of Nigerians and calls for an immediate end to police brutality in the country.

A statement by Pastor Johnson F. Odesola Assistant General Overseer (Administration and Personnel) of RCCG, while noting the constitutional responsibility of the Police to maintain law and order, the Church emphasized on the need for the Police to constantly align their strategies with the needs of the people.

The statement reads in full:

“While noting that many innocent lives have been lost through unnecessary brutality and wrong application of force, the Church calls on the Government to not only restructure the Police but to also re-orientate the officers towards modern ways of policing.

“The Church welcomes the disbandment of the SARS, and notes the establishment of a new outfit called the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) b. advices that it should not become a case of old wine in a new bottle. The Church reiterates its call on Government to take urgent steps to tackle the rising rate of unemployment, day in the nation’s educational system and the general harsh economic situation in the country.

“The Church appeals to young Nigerians to comport themselves orderly as they have been online and in major cities across the federation and express their grievances within the confines of what God and the Law of the land allows. “