Nigerians are being oppressed by SARS - Atiku says

 

A former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to purge the rogue elements from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Atiku in a tweet on Saturday, October 3, raised concerns about the reports of intimidation, harassment, and extortion by SARS officers.

He said the police unit which was created to confront violent crimes has now become the oppressor of Nigerians striving for a better life.

He wrote:

"The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the @PoliceNG 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."

The politician, who condemned the actions of SARS, noted that it was important for the government to take serious actions aimed at stopping the illegal activities of SARS.

He said there was a need to return sanity into the operations of the police unit.

Meanwhile , the Amnesty International said, “ SARS officers are getting rich through their brutality . In Nigeria , it seems that torture is a lucrative business . End SARS now, end police brutality.