Despite public outcry, SARS still above the law (II)

 SARS: Turning guns on the protected

Policemen sacked for extortion

In this concluding part of the Special Anti Robery Squad (SARS) story by JULIANA FRANCIS, victims of police brutality relate their gripping encounters with men of the unit while security experts and the Force speak on challenges and efforts to reform the squad.

Despite public outcry, SARS still above the law

Just last year, Nigerians rose up against the elite arm of the Nigerian Police Force, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), kicking against its practices of harassment of Nigerians, extortion and robbing of suspects. Nigerians demanded the scrapping of SARS. But the police management team staunchly preferred the status quo. Emboldened by this stance, SARS operatives became more reckless in dealing with Nigerians. In this report, JULIANA FRANCIS takes a look at the impunities and human rights violation still being perpetrated by SARS officials.

Man collapses, dies after finding rival in lover’s apartment

A 48-year-old mother of six, Mrs Ebere Dike has been arrested for the death of her lover, Mr Otti-Oriekpa Mike, at the Morogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Widow of murdered PDP chieftain accuses police of detaining complainants

Juliana Francis

The grieving widow of murdered Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter chairman, Mrs Silifat Aborishade, has accused detectives attached to the Lagos State Police Command of shoddy investigation, leading to the arrest and detention of five innocent members of PDP.