The Inspector-General of Police,
Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad ,SARS; across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory .
The IGP, while noting that the dissolution of SARS was in response to the yearnings of the Nigerian people, observed that by the dissolution, all officers and men of the now defunct Special Anti-robbery Squad are being redeployed with immediate effect.
A statement by Force Public Relations Officer Mr.Frank Mba explained that the Force is constituting an Investigation Team which will include Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights Bodies to work with the Police in investigating alleged cases of human rights violations.
It said the measure would enhance transparency and accountability in police services as well as providing a system of deterrence for erring police officers whose action clearly violates the rights of the citizenry.
The statement further reaffirmed the determination of the Force to bequeath to the country a Police Force that is professional in service delivery and most importantly, accountable to the people.
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