Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has alleged some police personnel under the state Command of operating as Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) despite federal government disbandment of that tactical unit nationwide.
The governor at a meeting with Rivers Commissioner of Police, CP Nwoyi Emeka, brought up the allegation against growing outcry among residents that a secret SARS in still operation, harassing, abusing and extorting members of the public.
He however charged the new police chief to ensure immediate end to such impunity, by effectively combating crime and criminalities in the State.
CP Emeka promised that all hands will be on deck, while appealing for cooperation from the government and residents.
