The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police across all formations in the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory.
The IGP announced, in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Force Headquarters, DCP Frank Mba, on Sunday 11 October 2020 in Abuja. He stated that all officers and men currently serving in the Unit are to be redeployed with immediate effect.
“New policing arrangements to address the offences of armed robbery, and other violent crimes that fall within the mandate of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad shall be presented in due course, he said.
“The IGP notes that the Force is not oblivious of the ever present need to combat armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country, which was before now the core mandate of the Squad.
“Meanwhile, as part of measures to prevent a re-occurrence of events that gave rise to the dissolution of SARS, a Citizens’ and Strategic Stakeholders’ Forum is being formed to regularly interface with Police leadership at all levels and advise on police activities as they affect the general public.
In addition, an investigation Team which shall include Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights Bodies to work with the Police in investigating alleged cases of human rights violations.
The IGP appreciates and commends all citizens particularly those who genuinely express their concerns for a better policing orientation in an organized, patriotic and civil manner.
He reaffirms the determination of the Force to bequeath to the country a Police Force and System that is professional in service delivery and most importantly, accountable to the people.
The IGP, however, announced that other measures were being put in place to protect citizens.
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