The Nigerian police through its spokesman has revealed why the call for scrapping of SARS will not work.
Jimoh Moshood
Spokesman of the Nigeria police force, Jimoh Moshood, says the killing of seven officers in Abuja has shown the need for the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) not to be scrapped.
While speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Moshood said efforts were in place to arrest those who killed the officers in the line of duty. He said the force would not leave any stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to book.
“The killing of the policemen goes a long way to prove that the call for the disbandment of the SARS is not justified,” he said.
Prior to the tragic incident, residents of Galadimawa raised security concerns in the area.
Nigerians have been calling for the scrapping of SARS following reports of abuse, bribery, corruption, intimidation and molestation by the officers.