How UK Government Trained, Supplied Equipment To SARS Operatives For Four Years

He said the training programme ended in March 2020, adding that the UK remains committed to the respect for human rights in Nigeria.


The United Kingdom government has admitted training officers from the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) between 2016 and 2020.

This was disclosed by the country's Minister for Africa, James Duddridge in a letter dated October 29, 2020.

The letter was addressed to Kate Osamor, a member of the UK parliament, who shared a copy via her Twitter handle.

Osamor had written to the minister to confirm reported links the UK government had with SARS following a nationwide protest against the police unit over alleged abuse of human rights.

Duddridge also confirmed radio equipment was given to Nigerian police which was then used by SARS.

He said the training programme ended in March 2020, adding that the UK remains committed to the respect for human rights in Nigeria.

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