The gallantry and doggedness of the leadership of Oyo State’s Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) has attracted commendations from some watchdogs of the society, as the commander of the police formation SP Sola Aremu has been nominated for Security Watch Africa Award.
The award project, according to the Lagos based media firm was initiated and inaugurated in 2004, with the aim to recognise, appreciate, encourage and celebrate individuals, governments, agencies, brands and companies who have excelled in security administration, practice and governance in Africa.
“The award was conceptualized to encourage our security personnel that distinguish themselves and exhibit bravery, because security is an essential element for any human existence. Security must be available for the growth and development of any society.
“Oyo SARS has been outstanding recently with many ground breaking successes in bursting crime within the state and environ, especially their victory against the notorious gangster group dubbed ‘one million boys’, the statement from the security media outfit read.
It would be recalled that a student body has also commended the activities of Oyo SARS men in a statement signed by the national president of Federation of Ibadan Student Union (FIBSU National Council) comrade Adeleke Moses.
FIBSU urged the leadership of the anti robbery squad not to relent in the efforts to rid the state off criminal elements especially now that robbery attack is returning to some neigbourhoods in the capital city of Ibadan.
The students’ body called on the public to give the Police all necessary information that can help them track the criminals down.
Packaged by Olanrewaju Agiri
