No fewer than five members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) were arrested over alleged robbery attempt on one Mr. Immanuel James.
The attempt took place at Ago-Palace Way, Okota, in Lagos.
The spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Chike Oti, made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists.
According to him, SARS operatives – two Inspectors and three Sergeants – attached to Ipakodo were involved in the case.
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His words: “In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, the Command hereby informs the general public that further enquiry into the allegation of harassment of one Immanuel James Ibe-Anyanwu by SARS operatives at Ago-Palace Way, Okota, revealed the true identity of officers involved in the highly regrettable incident.
“Those involved are currently undergoing interrogation at the Command’s X-Squad Section and would be marched before an Adjudicating Officer at the Police Provost Department for the commencement of their orderly room trial.”
