The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has assured of the sacking of a former commander of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state, CSP James Nwafor.
Governor Obiano revealed this on his Twitter handle on the back of renewed calls from the youths in the state demanding the prosecution of Mr. Nwafor alleging High-handedness and Brutal to a fault against citizens of the state.
“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”.
Governor Obianor also disclosed that a panel has been set to investigate police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state.
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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
“Following my meeting with the 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”.
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James Nwafor will face prosecution if found guilty of any of the alleged offences.
— 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.
“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.
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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
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