In line with directives of the Inspector-General of police on measures to curb the excesses of policemen attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS), and other tactical units, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Imohimi Edgal, has on Monday, October 5th, 2020 embarked on measures towards implementing the police boss’s directives.
CP Edgal revealed that henceforth, no personnel of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), would be issued firearms except for guard duties, at base and to respond to violent crimes as they occur. He stated that all FSARS teams on routine patrol have been withdrawn in compliance with the IGP’s directive.
According to him; “In order to improve on the efficiency and effectiveness of FSARS and ensure that they uphold the fundamental human rights of the citizens, we have drawn up a training/capacity workshop which will kick off this week in Abuja in collaboration with our civilian partners and Non Governmental Organisations, (NGO’s) aimed at emphasizing the tenets of rule of law and fundamental rights of Nigerians.”
“No FSARS personnel will henceforth attend to any violent crimes except he is kitted in his approved jacket to guide members of the public. Only FSARS operatives have the right to wear a jacket with the inscription ‘FSARS’. All other state Special Anti Robbery Squads, (SAR), which are commanded by state commissioners of police are to wear the inscription SARS without F.”
“State Commissioners and Commanders of tactical units should join hands to ensure the total success of all the directives and reforms regarding FSARS and SARS operations by the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu. Members of the public should be assured that the era of ‘slap on the wrist or cover ups’ of any policeman caught involving himself in any matter that will tarnish the image of the force is over. Henceforth, maximum disciplinary penalty awaits such policemen.”
