ANTI- ROBBERY SQUAD COMMANDERS UNDERGO TRAINING ON HUMAN RIGHTS
He emphasized further that participants were also expected to use the skills they will acquire from the training to uphold the highest level of discipline and professionalism in the discharged of their duties.
Penpushing further reports that, in his own remark, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Haliru Gwandu, restated that the mandate of the operatives was limited to armed robbery and kidnapping, stressing that anything aside that would not be accepted.
He said, “The current seminar on human rights is one of the critical component that will assist the FSARS to do their job, as it is also going to enrich them in the area of fundamental human rights.
“We expect them to demonstrate competence, courage and professionalism and avoid flagrant abuse of power.You are also expected to demonstrate patience and maturity when dealing with members of the public. You must remain courteous and listen to all complaints and ensure fair hearing to parties in dispute.
“Rights of suspects must also be guaranteed by allowing suspects, his or her lawyers or members of civil society organizations to known the nature of crime committed when the need arises,” he said.
Penpushing reports that, the police chieftain, however, said all FSARS operatives must provide habitable detention facilities with adequate basic utilities like toilet, water, electricity, bathroom and hygienic and well kept place.
His words,“When critical incident of armed robbery and kidnapping are subject of any investigation, such officers must speed up and ensure that they meet up within the timeframe as provided by the law,” .
