Acting President, Osinbajo Orders Full Overhaul Of SARS

Acting President, Osinbajo Orders Full Overhaul Of SARS

It seems after several months of social media and street campaign, the #EndSARS has finally gotten the government’s attention.

The acting president Yemi Osinbajo, has ordered the immediate overhaul of Nigerian police’s special anti-robbery squad (SARS).

A statement from Laolu Akande, the media aide of the acting president, reads;

“Following persistent complaints and reports on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human rights violations, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, Acting-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has directed the Inspector General of Police to, with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of SARS,” .

Read the full statement below