Man gunned down by SARS is not dead, - Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says a man allegedly shot by security operatives believed to be of the police’ special anti-robbery squad (SARS) in Delta state is not dead. 

There was outrage on Saturday when clips surfaced on Twitter where a witness claimed the young man was gunned down by the operatives who also fled with the victim’s car. 

But reacting in a series of tweets on Sunday, Keyamo said he had spoken with the police authorities in the area and also with a family member of the victim who confirmed he’s alive and receiving treatment. 

“I just spoke with both the Commissioner of Police, Delta State & the Area Commander in Ughelli where the unfortunate incident involving a young man & the Police took place yesterday.

I also spoke with Ochuko, the victim’s brother. I was born, bred, and raised in that same town,” the minister tweeted.