Alleged killing: Deputy Senate President demands SARS probe

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

He expressed concern over the incessant cases of extrajudicial killings, harassment, illegal arrest and extortion by some officials attached to SARS in different parts of Nigeria.

He cited the alleged shooting of a man by operatives of SARS in his constituency in Ughelli, Delta State and shooting of a youth in the town by men of the ‘Operation Delta Safe’ over the victims alleged refusal to allow the operatives to search their phones.

Omo-Agege, according to a statement by his Social Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, said the two incidents had reinforced the need for comprehensive reforms and overhaul of security units in the country.

He called on 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, the lawmaker urged youth in the area to exercise utmost restraint while investigation is ongoing.

“Those who are authorised 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.

“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. It would be a depressing twist of fate for them to be listed among those contributing to the list of the dead in this challenging period globally,” he said.