Nigerians React As IGP, Adamu Mohammed finally disbands SARS

Nigerians are reacting on Twitter following the news of disbandment of The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of Police Adamu Mohammed.

Adamu Mohammed, the inspector-general of police, has announced the immediate disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) following nationwide protests over its brutality.

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He made the announcement at a press conference on Saunday afternoon in Abuja.

Below are some Twitter Reactions:

IGP just announced SARS has been dissolved…that’s not enough..we want an executive order to that effect..

— Apst Johnson Suleman (@APOSTLESULEMAN) October 11, 2020

Now that SARS has been dissolved, this is our we hit the street next without fear of oppression and intimidation from SARS!
Congratulations Nigerians but the biggest war is against corruption which is far from being over!! #ENDSARS pic.twitter.com/lzSaMdQgwb

— Vicky too much Grace 🥺 💙 #EndSARS (@VickyShegzy) October 11, 2020

Your officers are not protecting ordinary nigerian, rather extorting us, arresting and bullying, rogue officers.
We need to reform entire system

— Mr idreez (@ayoidreez03) October 11, 2020

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Breaking news:
SARS has been Dissolved!!

We are getting there. #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality#PoliceBrutalityInNigeria pic.twitter.com/pPjJDuxG4w

— Adekola temitope (@Thorpman_) October 11, 2020

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Breaking News: #EndSARS IGP Mohammed Adamu announces the immediate dissolution of SARS and redeployment of all officers serving within the unit while an investigation into activities will be undertaking with civil societies organisation and culprits punished. #EndPoliceBrutality

— TVC (@TVCconnect) October 11, 2020

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“Again, we want an Executive order, a Legislative action & a Judicial panel of enquiry set up to prosecute those rogues. Nothing more, nothing less!! If our demands are not met, we will not leave the streets & we will ground this nation to a halt this week”

— Nakheme♑ (@earlyrosel) October 11, 2020

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We want Pres. Buhari to openly address the nation, how difficult is that for a person who was elected to lead?
If he’s incapable of discharging his duties, make way for another person to take over.

— Nwoke Chimezie Henry #ENDSARS (@RealistHenry) October 11, 2020

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Infoexpert24 recalls that the unit was founded in 1992 to combat cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. But SARS, instead, over time, has gained notoriety for its reckless intimidation of innocent civilians through puerile profiling and wanton abuse of power.

Calls for the unit’s disbandment date as far back as 2017 and while the Federal Government and police chiefs have made several pledges to implement reforms, reports of SARS’ brutal activities against civilians have not abated.

The current wave of protest can be traced to October 3, after another report ofextra-judicial killing in Delta State(the police have denied any killing took place).

It sparked fresh concerns and anger. Fuelled by this, and the outpouring of tales of traumatic experiences at the hands of officials of the unit, many Nigerians have held protests in many states, including Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, Osun, Edo, and Imo.