CAN commends FG on SARS’ dissolution 

▪︎Calls for sanctioning of bag eggs, comprehensive reforms of security agencies

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for being sensitive and responsive to the clarion call for the disbanding of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

In a statement by His Eminence, Rev. Dr Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN said it was aware of the circumstances that led to the agitation, which included but not limited to alleged extra- judicial killings, unlawful arrests and detentions, extortion, tortures, and disappearances of detainees.

The religious body acknowledged the spontaneous nature of protest nationwide but regretted the loss of lives and the destruction of some property in the cause of the mass protests.

The group asked God to console and comfort all the bereaved as “He heals those who are recuperating in the hospitals.”

The religious body also appreciated the prompt and positive responses of the Federal Government in disbanding SARS.

“It is unprecedented in recent history of our country and it is praiseworthy. This is what democracy is all about.

“However, CAN is not happy with the automatic redeployment of the officers and men of the disbanded unit in other units without sanctioning the bad eggs among them.

“We call for an Administrative or Judicial Investigation into the disbanded SARS with a view to bringing the culprits to book so that such bad eggs might not be allowed to corrupt other units or continue with their old habit of lawlessness.

“Finally, we call on all our security agencies to be reformed and transformed into a modern security architecture that befits the contemporary challenges such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and herdsmen attacks.

“Uniformed men and women should cherish the rare opportunity the country gave them and the trust of handling the security of the nation by behaving responsibly. They should make us to be proud of them,” CAN said.