Nigeria’s vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that
whatever police unit that would replace the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),
must be “acceptable” and compliant to all the tenets of the rule of law and
human rights.
This was contained in a statement signed by his
spokesperson, Laolu Akande, on Monday.
Osinbajo was reacting to the protests around the country,
calling for SARS to be scrapped.
The Vice President noted that the disbandment of the
tactical unit is the first step to extensive police reforms.
“I think the clear message is that there is a government
commitment to ensuring that the process of reform is done and those who have
committed wrongful acts are duly investigated and prosecuted.
“And whatever replaces SARS is something that is acceptable,
first of all, in its compliance to all the tenets of the rule of law and human
rights,” the statement read in part.End SARS
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