#EndSARS: Police Brutality Increased Number Of Persons With Disability, CCD Alleges

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), yesterday, alleged that police brutality increased the number of persons living with disabilities in the country.
This was made known in a letter signed by the Executive Director, CCD, David Anyaele, where they called on the Federal Government’s panel of inquiry to be set up soon to investigate allegations of rights violations by police personnel across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The centre also gave support to #EndSARS protesters, and efforts to restructure the Nigeria Police Force, as many persons with disabilities and their families, in particular, “persons with hearing impairment have suffered in the hands of defunct notorious SARS operatives.”
The statement reads in part, “The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) commends Nigeria youth for leading the struggle to end the activities of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
“We are in support of #EndSARS protesters, and efforts to restructure the Nigeria Police Force, as many persons with disabilities and their families, in particular persons with hearing impairment have suffered in the hands of the defunct notorious SARS operatives.
“Our observation shows that many of the victims and survivors of SARS notorious activities are struggling with different forms of disability ranging from physical, mental, emotional, and sensory impairment which are hindering them from participating in the society on equal basis with others.”
“CCD is also calling on the members of the panel to make recommendations, where necessary that would address the rehabilitation and restitution needs of the victims and survivors with disabilities and their families to ensure total healing.”