Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)
The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly tried the two operatives of SARS arrested over the death of Kolade Johnson, on Sunday, March 31, and they were said to have been dismissed from the service.
Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi recently reacted to the death of Nigerian man Kolade Johnson who was shot dead by a SARS officer in Lagos. Nigerian rapper, Falz and media personality Toke Makinwa have also weighed in.
Rivers state police command has declared a state of emergency on the East-West road over incessant killings, kidnapping and the robbery of commuters who ply the Choba and Mbiama stretch of the road in the state.
Nigerians have in recent months condemned the unchecked activities of SARS as there have been disturbing reports of how they have openly brutalised those they swore to protect. However, they applauded the new reform by the IGP.
A 15-year-old girl Precious Ehiedo has just been arrested by the Imo state police for stealing and selling two siblings in order to raise money for her West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.
Talented Nigerian rapper Illbliss took to his Twitter handle to narrate his terrifying experience in the hands of SARS officials. He revealed that, they pointed a gun to his head. He added that he was in the car with his manager.
The Nigeria Army on Saturday, July 28, paraded four robbery suspects it arrested in Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi state. The police said they will be arraigned in court once investigation on the matter is completed.
The Nigeria Police, especially the special squad dedicated to anti robbery, SARS, have been under widespread criticism about their professionalism but zonal public relation officer of the force, Dolapo Badmus, is not for it.
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force manning a private residence in Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra state, have allegedly killed an operative of the the Special Anti Robbery Squad mistaken for a kidnapper.
Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)
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