Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Saturday reiterated his commitment to protecting the residents of lagos state. He wrote on Twitter "The safety of our residents is my number one duty as the CSO of Lagos. So, reading reports of seemingly unlawful exploitation by the people charged to protect is very worrying & needs to be addressed immediately. Be assured that appropriate actions will be taken, & speedily too." This is coming on the heels of ongoing online protest against reported harassment unlawful extortion, arrest and numerous unsavory reports against Nigerians by some rogue members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Saturday’s outrage seems to have been triggered by a post from a Twitter user who said he recorded SARS officials shooting “a young boy dead at Ughelli, Delta state, in front of Wetland hotels. They left him for dead on the roadside and drove away with the deceased Lexus jeep.”
It is still not clear what actually transpired in Delta, but a video circulating on social media shows men chasing a police vehicle.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also Tweeted his opinion, "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.
"Reports of intimidation, harassment and outright extortion of officers of the SARS have continued unabated.
"I strongly condemn their cruel actions against our people, and I urge the government to rise to the occasion and nip this monstrosity in the bud with the seriousness it deserves."
Other celebrities including Wizkid, Sarz have lend their voices in expression of anger over the unchecked activities of some SARS operatives.
