In the wake of agitations calling for the disbandment of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), the Federal Government is poised to launch an investigation into the activities of the the police unit.
The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, assured that all victims of FSARS’ excesses will get justice; erring officers will be dealt with.
The minister noted that the ministry’s newly inaugurated Servicom Unit has been mandated to work closely with the Police Public Complaint Unit and relevant department of the Police Service Commission to fast-track resolution of all cases of infraction against policemen and bring erring officers to book, to serve as a deterrent to others.
Speaking on this, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, warned that any policeman found in illegal and unprofessional conducts will be promptly arrested, dismissed and prosecuted.
Addressing police personnel deployed for election security duty in Ondo State, Adamu said he was deeply concerned about the re-surging trend of unprofessional conducts by some police personnel.
“I am in this instance, referring specifically to the excesses of personnel in the Federal and State Anti-Robbery Squad and other special units that operate in mufti.
“I am, therefore, sounding this note of warning loudly and clearly. Henceforth, any police personnel that insists on being incorrigible by engaging in abuse of his or her powers in a manner that degrades, endangers or threatens the life and other fundamental rights of the citizens shall be promptly arrested, processed through our internal disciplinary machinery and if found culpable, shall be dismissed from service.”
