At least 32 operatives of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) are currently in detention, TheCable reports.
According
to the report, that the arrested officers were moved to Abuja from
different state commands during the weekend. “The suspects, who are all
male, are now being held at various detention cells of the Federal SARS
at Guzape District Abuja,” a source said.
Ibrahim
Idris, inspector-general of police, who reportedly ordered their
arrests, is said to have assembled a team of top police investigators to
look into their cases. TheCable learnt that they are being investigated
for cases ranging from extortion, robbery, rape, among others. .
The
commands where the suspects were serving have been directed to report
to Abuja with proofs and exhibits needed in the course of investigation.
The source said Lagos command has the highest number of suspects, next
to the federal capital territory (FCT). .
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“Their
immediate orderly room trial and punitive measures will also become
part of the ongoing moves to stem the tide of alleged impunity being
campaigned against the police institution,” the source said. .
“At
a recent meeting with the police management team, the IGP decided to
apply prompt punishment for any SARS officer found wanting, here in
Abuja instead of their commands where such cases are not properly
handled. .
Jimoh Moshood, force public
relations officer, confirmed the arrests but did not disclose the
number of operatives in detention. “I am aware of their investigation
but I don’t know the number of people involved,” he said.
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