Official: IGP Disbands SARS
The Inspector-General of Police has announced the disbandment of Federal SARS and the 36 States and FCT Commands of SARS following public outrage.
He stated ordered all personnels to be reintegrated into other policing organs.
Also a tweet announcing the disbandment by @NGRPresident, the Presidency announced, “PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE: The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG has been dissolved WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
The Inspector General of Police will communicate further developments in this regard.”
Scores of residents of Abuja, the Nigerian capital, continued their protest against police brutality on Sunday, a day after they were violently dispersed by the police.
Similar protests are held across Nigeria, mainly against a notorious police unit, FSARS or SARS, which protesters want to be disbanded.
Read Also:
Officials of the unit have been repeatedly accused of various crimes including assault, extortion and murder.
On Thursday, protesters in Lagos spent a night outside of a government building. The Lagos protesters included rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, and another singer, Runtown. The protesters were also joined by Nigerian female singer, Tiwa Savage.
The Lagos House of Assembly later on Friday passed a motion backing calls for SARS to be scrapped. The lawmakers also urged the police to ensure the safety of protesters and not harass them.
After the street protests gained momentum, President Muhammadu Buhari said he has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to “conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians” about police brutality
Arewa Agenda is a Publication of young writers from Northern Nigeria towards Peaceful Coexistence and National Development through positive.
