Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police which he said has now turned into the oppressor of the masses it was set up to protect.
As a result,he called on the Federal government to do something about the outfit to justify its creation.
He said this in a statement issued today adding that the unit has now morphed into an oppressor of the Nigerian masses who strive every day for a better life.
Below is the full details…….
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police was set up to confront violent crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and other related crimes. However, the unit has today morphed into an oppressor of the Nigerian masses who strive every day for a better life.
Reports of intimidation, harassment and outright extortion by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have continued unabated. I strongly condemn their cruel actions against our people, and I urge the government to rise to the occasion and nip this monstrosity in the bud with the seriousness it deserves.
It’s expedient that the activities of SARS are reviewed to ensure that the rogue elements are excised from the unit and sanity returned to its operations.
