The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday, ordered a probe into the suit challenging the legality of Panels of Inquiry set up by states to receive and hear petitions against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)
.Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, said this in a statement in which he confirmed tje query issued to the Force Legal Officer on the issue.
“The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has directed immediate investigations into a suit purportedly challenging the legality of the States’ Judicial Panel of Inquiry, investigating allegations by citizens against officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
“The IGP, who gave the order on the heels of trending reports in the media, today 3rd December, 2020, expressed the disapproval of the Force Management Team on the matter and ordered investigations into the alleged role of the Force Legal Section including its Head.
“Meanwhile, the Force Legal Officer has been queried and may face further sanctions if found guilty of dereliction of duty,” Mba said.
According to the statement, tje IGP reiterated the commitment of the Force to fulfilling all its obligations with regards to the disbandment of the defunct SARS, the ongoing Judicial Panels and all other police reforms.
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