The Federal Government has come out to say that it will deal with criminals threatening internal security in Nigeria.

FG recently had its say via Mr. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior at the inauguration of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) Multipurpose Hall in Abuja.

According to him, the fight against these wicked criminals and hoodlums will be so intensified that it will get rid of bandits and insurgents in the country for good.

He then hailed the Federal Fire Service (FFS) for its resilience despite the challenges of inadequate funds, lack of equipment, and a poorly trained manpower.

His words, “The good news, however, is that equipment, trucks and the quality human resource to drive this service into the future are gradually being put in place.

“I charge you to be fully committed to your roles which go beyond fire fighting to tackling disasters and rescuing people in danger.

“The ball is in your court to turn the service to what it is known for – an organisation of gallant officers.”

“The proposal also captured 15 ambulances, 15 rapid intervention machines and 15 water tankers of 10,000 liters capacity.”

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The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is a Nigerian Police Force unit under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police Anthony Ogbizi. Since 2012, SARS has come under controversy for being linked to acts of extortion, torture, framing and blackmail.

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad was founded in 1992 by former police commissioner Simeon Danladi Midenda. The major reason SARS was formed was when Col. Rindam, a Nigerian Army Colonel was killed by police officers at a checkpoint in Lagos.

SARS is one of the 14 units in the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department which was established to detain, investigate and prosecute people involved in crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and other forms of crimes.

During its formation the Special Anti-Robbery Squad was known to operate covertly. SARS operatives were not allowed to wear police uniform, publicly carry guns or have walkie-talkies. They were given unmarked vehicles with sometimes no license plates or private plate numbers during duty.