Police announce newly-created SWAT team will replace SARS

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has appealed for patience to implement reforms [Presidency]

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit to replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

SARS was dissolved days ago following nationwide protests against the extra-judicial activities of the group that have escalated over the past few years.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 that SWAT will fill the gaps left by SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping.

Prospective members of the unit will commence training next week at different Police tactical training institutions nationwide, according to a statement signed by Force spokesperson, Frank Mba.

"Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment," the statement read.

SARS officers recalled to Abuja

Officers of the defunct SARS have also been ordered to return to Force Headquarters in Abuja for debriefing, psychological, and medical examination.

#EndSARS protesters have held major demonstrations nationwide and in some cities across the world since last week [Pulse]#EndSARS protesters have held major demonstrations nationwide and in some cities across the world since last week [Pulse]

The IGP reiterated his commitment towards the implementation of sweeping Police reforms and called on Nigerians to exercise restraint while protesting.

His previous announcement of the dissolution of SARS had failed to put an end to the protests that started last week.

Protests have especially turned bloody as police officers have used force or opened fire on protesters, with deaths recorded in Lagos and Oyo over the past few days.

Many protesters have also been arrested and assaulted by police officers for participating in the protests.


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