The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has affirmed the sack of a former commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state, CSP James Nwafor.
Governor Obiano revealed this on Thursday via his Twitter page, following the outcry of youths in the state seeking the prosecution of Mr. Nwafor.
“Today, I joined youths of our dear State to say #EndPoliceBrutality and I support them because they did not only vote and defend their votes in my 21-over-21 victory but all their requests are genuine and germane, and I oblige to honour them all.
“James Nwafor, former OC SARS in Anambra State is sacked and will be prosecuted”.
He also disclosed that a panel has been set up to investigate police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state.
“Following my meeting with amazing #EndSARS protesters in Anambra, earlier today, we’ve setup up a Panel of Inquiry over Reports of Abuse of Human Rights, as communicated in the attached images”.
Following my meeting with amazing #EndSARS protesters in Anambra, earlier today, we’ve setp up a Panel of Inquiry over Reports of Abuse of Human Rights, as communicated in the attached images pic.twitter.com/xwnD3GdA5j
— Chief Willie Obiano (@WillieMObiano) October 15, 2020
He said the panel will look, in particular, into allegations of extrajudicial killings by a former head of the SARS Office in Anambra, Chief Superintendent of Police James Nwafor (retired), whose appointment as a Special Assistant to the Governor has since been terminated.
“James Nwafor will face prosecution if found guilty of any of the alleged offences.
CSP Nwafor is being accused of killing several youths and extorting from the citizens.
James Nwafor will face prosecution if found guilty of any of the alleged offences.
— Chief Willie Obiano (@WillieMObiano) October 15, 2020
“Third, I’ll ensure that the Presidency does the needful to ensure a better life for our youths, for us, ndi Anambra and for our nation. Long Live Anambra Youths! Aluta continua!”
The governor assured residents of the state that all those arrested will be released immediately.
I felt honoured being in their midst to share in their feelings; and I made it clear that:
First, Federal Government has disbanded SARS but I will personally visit all SARS offices in Anambra State to ensure that anyone being held is released, immediately; pic.twitter.com/G8b2dZGQpe
— Chief Willie Obiano (@WillieMObiano) October 15, 2020
“I felt honoured being in their midst to share in their feelings; and I made it clear that: First, Federal Government has disbanded SARS but I will personally visit all SARS offices in Anambra State to ensure that anyone being held is released, immediately.
“I have also directed the Commissioner of @PoliceNG in Anambra State to review all detentions in not just the SARS facilities in the State but also in all police formations to ensure that the freedoms and dignity of all citizens are upheld at all times.
I have also directed the Commissioner of @PoliceNG in Anambra State to review all detentions in not just the SARS facilities in the State but also in all police formations to ensure that the freedoms and dignity of all citizens are upheld at all times.
— Chief Willie Obiano (@WillieMObiano) October 15, 2020
