IGP Idris while fielding
questions from journalists on calls for the scrapping of SARS said the officers
were doing a great job contrary to opinions online.
When asked about the Force’s
solution to curb the bad experiences being shared online by Nigerians on
activities of SARS operatives, Idris said “Social media is a technology
available to those criminally minded and we have to be careful about how we
respond to these clamouring. SARS is a unit of police that I believe is to be
retained.
“We are ensuring they are
properly trained and we are providing facilities for them to make work easier
for them.
“SARS operatives are doing a
great job.”
However, his statement did not go
down well with some Nigerians as they criticised the police boss for
categorizing those calling for the end of SARS on social media as ‘criminals’.
They also slammed him for
commending SARS operatives despite complaints from Nigerians.
Here are some comments gathered
online:
@Btclothiers “Imagine this from
our IG “social media is a technology for those that are criminally minded” I
shook my head in Latin; it’s a pity.”
@Adezillions “Social media is a
technology available to people that are criminal minded. This is our police
chief and you people say we have hope in this country. ”
@Cheerfulpost “So technology and
social media is for criminal minded people? What a shame! We need to eradicate
the era of illiterate in high positions in Nigeria. That’s the only way we can
grow. This man has no idea of what he is talking about. How can we grow with
this type of mentality?
@Missbubnlebeefly “I’ve never
seen so many stupid and insensitive people ruling a country only Nigeria.”
@Ashidapo “These top officers get
returns from these SARS guys/units! I’ve been saying this and I’ll keep saying
it. Nobody shuts down a yielding investment, willingly. That’s why they’ll keep
acting like nothing dey go on, they know say e dey go on, Stupid people!
@Elvixto “This man and Buhari are
in same justice league of cluelessly minded people.”
@Profitableson “this man is
fucking dumb upstairs. Technology is to those who are criminally minded. You
make you of microphones and TV coverage and not a town crier, you pass
information across through Twitter and FB, and you’re saying criminally minded?
Nigeria is in debt.”
@Jesseking7 “Which stupid
wonderful job are they doing, they go on about harassing people, invading one’s
privacy, looking for error where there is none. Don’t get me angry by saying
that trash.”
@Kingtemmy “Did I hear him say
social media is available for only those that are criminally minded? Nigeria
can never be better again.”
@Turbanoria “I would have been
surprised if he says otherwise. A mango tree can bear an Apple !!
@Lamba01 “So literally everyone
on Social Media are all criminals..Nigeria my Country, I’m ashamed this stupid
IG of Police answer to one of my names.”
@Foxxykenz ” Social media
available to those that are criminally minded? No, he didn’t say that! This
transmission IGP is just shameless, to say the least.”
@Jeruskii009 “He has empowered
them to continue their violence.”
@Ticng “Did I hear him say that
social media is a technology that’s available to those that are criminally
minded? Oga IG I am a respectful citizen of this nation whose business growth
has reflected so much do that social media helped build several brands that I
have worked with. It’s unfortunate hearing this from the highest ranking
officer in the police force.!!
@S.circuit “But it’s this Same
Social Media APC used to heavily campaign and sway Nigerians during the last
elections. Is it safe to assume they are all criminal minded as well?
@Ubaoil “Social media is a
technology that is available for those that are criminal minded, so to say that
most Nigerians on social media are criminals and he those not see anything
wrong with the harassment and killings, this country call Nigeria which way?
@Udiannaclothing “This Buhari’s
administration is really against Social media and I wonder why I guess it’s
because people are more aware of what’s going on in the country and they don’t
like that. The same social media the used to fight GEJ, suddenly social media
is bad, I won’t be surprised if they ban social media.”
@Sodey17 “he transmission officer
talking his usual mess. He should be apologising for all the confusion and hurt
they have caused.”
@Buildersandthings “‘Social media
is for criminally minded people’ Mindset of a typical elderly Nigerian. This is
the type of parent that will abuse his kids and call it discipline. Oga it is a
platform for you to hear the voices of Nigerians especially the grassroots. God
help us!
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