Police misconduct responsible for #EndSARS protests —PSC

Adelani Adepegba, Abuja 

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith, has attributed the #EndSARS protests to the misconduct of officers of the Nigeria Police Force.

Smith, a former Inspector-General of Police, decried the level of misconduct in the police force saying his office was always inundated with complaints from Nigerians.

The PSC chairman stated this at a retreat with the IG and his police management team, in Abuja on Tuesday.

Smith’s statement contradicted claims by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed that the October protests were instigated by political and religious leaders.

He also said the demonstrations which were subsequently hijacked...readmore