Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, spoke up on SARS,
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for authorising the end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS).
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday, announced the immediate scrapping of both security arms of government.
Adamu announced that the dreaded police units have been dissolved with immediate effect across the 36 states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
He added that all SARS and F-SARS officials will be redeployed to other police units while alternative machinery will be put in place to to fight robbery and other violent crimes.
In his reaction, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a twitter post commended the Federal Government’s action.
According to him, “A week ago, I spoke to the IGP and there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes. We thank the FG for listening to the voice of the people via peaceful but powerful protests showing the people’s commitment to protecting each other irrespective of gender or tribe.”
In a subtle manner, the Governor gave his administration thumbs up for the reforms he has brought to the special force (RRS) that polices the state:
“It is an undeniable fact that The Police Force needs strong and enduring reforms. A good example of a reformed unit is the Lagos RRS. With constant funding from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund and the LASG, the RRS is the definition of a friendly police.” @jidesanwoolu
He commends those in charge of the reforms as well as the men of RRS:
“They are not nicknamed The Good Guys for nothing. They help to make our lives easier in many ways. This shows it is possible to reform the police. A more intelligent and empathetic force is needed.
“I thank the CP Hakeem Odumosu for ensuring that the Police in Lagos conducted itself properly during the protests. There is so much more to be done but we press forward in the bid to make our state safer. Lagos, I’m here. Let’s do this. Whatever it takes to make you feel safer.”
Read also:
Youths not Backing Down with EndSARS Despite Government Bowing to Pressure
Sanwo-Olu Speaks Up on SARS, F-SARS and RRS