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).
Recall that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu had announced the dissolution of SARS on Sunday, 11 October 2020 following nationwide #EndSARS protests against the extra-judicial activities of the group that have escalated over the past few years.
Now the IGP has said in a statement on Tuesday, 13 October 2020 that a SWAT unit will fill the gaps left by SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping.
The statement reads in part: “Meanwhile, the IGP has set up a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team that will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct SARS.
“Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment. They are to commence training at the different Police tactical training institutions nationwide, next week.
“While personnel from the Police Commands in the South-East and the South-South will be trained at the Counter-Terrorism College, Nonwa-Tai, Rivers State, those from the Police Commands from the North and the South-West will be trained at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende, Nasarawa State and the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, respectively.” the statement reads.
IGP ORDERS ALL DEFUNCT SARS PERSONNEL TO REPORT AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS FOR DEBRIEFING, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION
• New Tactical Team to Commence Training Next Week— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
The IGP M.A. Adamu has, today, 13th October, 2020, in accordance with Section 18 (10) of the Police Act 2020, ordered all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
The officers are expected to undergo this process as a prelude to further training and reorientation before being redeployed into mainstream policing duties.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
The medical examination will be carried out by the newly set-up Police Counselling and Support Unit (PCSU), a Unit, which henceforth shall engage in psychological management, re-orientation and training of officers of the Force deployed for tactical operations and other duties.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
The Unit, which is domiciled with the Force Medical Department and coordinated by the Force Medical Officer, has its membership drawn from amongst psychiatrists, psychologists, medics, pastors and imams, Public Relations practitioners, Civil Society and …
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
other Human Rights groups with relevant qualifications and expertise.
Meanwhile, the IGP has set up a new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team that will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct SARS.— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
They are to commence training at the different Police tactical training institutions nationwide, next week. While personnel from the Police Commands in the South-East and the South-South will be trained at the Counter-Terrorism College, Nonwa-Tai, …
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
Rivers State, those from the Police Commands from the North and the South-West will be trained at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende, Nasarawa State and the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, respectively.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
While reaffirming his irrevocable commitment towards the successful and holistic implementation of the Police reforms, the IGP enjoins members of the public, particularly protesting citizens to exercise restraint and …
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
While reaffirming his irrevocable commitment towards the successful and holistic implementation of the Police reforms, the IGP enjoins members of the public, particularly protesting citizens to exercise restraint and …
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 13, 2020
Something that the Youths are ready to dissolve immediately. SWAT Kor
omo. we still dont want sha. after all the horror stories, you cant give the people this one thing???