In response to the campaign by Nigerian netizens to #EndSARS, the Police have launched a counter hashtag calling on the public to #SupportSARS.
The hashtag was launched on Friday with the police official twitter handle reeling out reasons why the squad, which has been blamed for many atrocities should not be scrapped as demanded by Nigerians online.
#ReformSARS #SupportFSARS
We shall Police the country based on international core values of policing with integrity.We shall respect diversity, display courage, show compassion and demonstrate professionalism. #SupportFSARS pic.twitter.com/DsXEjLWycD
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
We must also highlight that the Federal SARS (FSARS) play a fundamental role in Nigeria’s Security architecture. #ReformSARS #SupportSARS
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
SARS personnel have been primarily instrumental to dropping the previously high rate of crime such as armed robbery across the country; we must not discountenance their good work – which they continue to do. #ReformSARS #SupportSARS
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
We also commend Nigerians, who out of patriotism, called for these reforms in SARS. Rest assured we are a listening Force working for the good of our country. #ReformSARS #SupportSARS
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
We call on Nigerians to Support FSARS to become better, and serve the county better. Thank you. #ReformSARS #SupportSARS pic.twitter.com/Tb01i70Xid
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
PICTURES: Earlier this week, F-SARS operatives arrested suspected members of vicious & notorious kidnap for ransom/ armed robbery gangs, armed car snatching syndicates & the killers of a police sergeant – apprehended along forests & towns of Kaduna – Abuja highway #SupportSARS pic.twitter.com/PsM7fukKPD
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017
The Force holds the Honourable Speaker, @YakubDogara in high esteem and has high regards and respect for the Person and Office of the Honourable Speaker, House of Representatives and will not do anything to disrespect his Office and his Person in any way. #ReformSARS #SupportSARS https://t.co/9GqdjePof8
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 8, 2017