Breaking osinbajo directs igp to overhaul sars with immediate effect
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On October 11, 2020, Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to overhaul the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with immediate effect. This decision was made following widespread protests and calls for reform in response to allegations of human rights abuses and brutality by SARS officers.
According to reports, Osinbajo's directive was given after a meeting with the IGP and other stakeholders, including representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Medical Association, and the National Human Rights Commission. The Vice President reportedly emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of SARS to ensure that the unit operates within the bounds of the law and respects the rights of citizens.
The overhaul is expected to involve the following steps:
- Immediate disbandment of SARS and the establishment of a new unit to replace it.
- The recruitment of new personnel for the new unit, with a focus on youth and women.
- The provision of training for the new personnel on human rights, ethics, and professional conduct.
- The establishment of a complaints mechanism to allow citizens to report any abuses or misconduct by the new unit.
The decision to overhaul SARS is seen as a significant step towards addressing the concerns of Nigerians and promoting accountability and transparency in the country's law enforcement agencies.