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FG Bows To Pressure From Nigerians, Scraps SARS

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BREAKING: FG Bows To Pressure From Nigerians, Scraps SARS

SARS has been scrapped by the Federal Government.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has announced the dissolution of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).

The Inspector-General of Police made the announcement around 1.30 pm at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

IGP Adamu said the police unit is dissolved across all formations, the 36 state commands, and the Federal Capital Territory.

SARS dissolved 

The IGP said officers and men currently serving in the unit are to be redeployed with immediate effect.

Adamu said new policing arrangements to address the offences of armed robbery and other violent crimes will be presented in due course.

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