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Police Force Public Relations Officer DCP Frank Mba on Friday gave reasons why it would be very difficult for the Nigerian Police Force to fully dissolve the operations and activities of the Special Anti-Theft Squad, SARS.
Mba, who was a guest on the Channels TV show Sunrise Daily, said that ending SARS would be difficult due to the amount of investment the government has made to establish the police department and the critical roles it is playing.
Remember that Nigerians across the country have been protesting the illegality and unconstitutional activities of SARS agents.
According to Mba, SARS agents also play a critical role in fighting bandits, terrorists and other types of criminals in Nigeria.
He said: “If the hashtag #EndSARS is seen as a symbolic call for SARS reform, it would clearly say that the NPF leadership is online and ready to work with those who make that call.
“However, if the hashtag were seen as a call for the total dissolution of SARS, it would tell you very clearly that it will be difficult for any responsible organization to work down that path, considering the amount of investment in training that the government has made in the creation of that department and the very critical roles it is playing.
“In fact, we have received many calls from people, particularly in states like Maiduguri, Yobe and some other parts of the north where SARS agents are deeply rooted in the fight against banditry and insurgency.
“And these people have made it very clear that ending SARS is not even an option for them because of the critical roles that SARS agents are playing in those areas, largely as bandits, terrorists and other types of criminals.”
