Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned the incessant cases of extrajudicial killings, harassment, illegal arrest and extortion of defenceless citizens by some officials attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Omo-Agege said the recent shootings of two men by operatives of SARS and ‘Operation Delta Safe’ in Ughelli, Delta State over the victims’ alleged refusal to allow their phones to be searched underscored the need for comprehensive reforms and overhaul of security units.
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He urged the police authorities to fish out the culprits for prosecution, stressing that this will serve as deterrent to others.
While calling on security personnel to always maintain the rules of engagement, he urged youth in the area to exercise utmost restraint while investigation is ongoing.
“Those authorized to bear arms and maintain law and order in the country ought to understand that such must be exercised with responsibility especially when human life is sancrosant, Omo-Agege was quoted as saying in a statement by his media aide, Yomi Odunuga.
“I hope those who are quick at pulling the trigger would adopt strategies that would foster mutual understanding between them and those they are tasked to protect, in their bid to save the lives of Nigerians,” he said.
