Maduako Igbokwe l Wednesday, October 14, 2020
ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – Thousands of Youths on Wednesday shutdown streets of the Anambra State capital, Awka, calling for total eradication of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, a unite in the Nigeria Police.
The youths also demanded for the prosecution of a former SARS boss in Anambra, CSP James Nwafor who headed the squad in Anambra, accusing him of killing and maiming countless young people.
Dressed in black attires, the group marched through various streets of Awka to the Anambra State House of Assembly, the government house and blocking Enugu-Onitsha expressway at Aroma junction, causing serious traffic gridlock in the city.
One of the organisers of the protest, Mr Ifeanyi George said, “We are here to let our voice be heard. Several times they have announced the disbandment of SARS, but this time we want to make sure the disbandment is for real.
“We are also asking for justice for people who lost their lives to the brutality of the SARS people, and we are asking for justice for them.
“That placard that guy over there is holding is asking for the prosecution of James Nwafor. He was the SARS Commander in Anambra at one time, and was alleged to have shot and killed a young man, asking his people to do their worse. We want people like this brought to book.
“We are not here for violence, but to register our grievances.”
At Aroma junction, the protesters sat on the expressway, raising their placards, while the leaders reeled out names of young people who allegedly met their end in the hands of SARS operatives.
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The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar had on Sunday announced the disbandment of SARS, but barely 48 hours after, he announced a replacement for the outfit; Special Weapon and Tactics team.
