Following calls on social media for the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad on account of its nefarious activities, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered immediate re-organisation of the unit, The Punch NG reported.
The police boss in a statement by the force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja also ordered the investigation of all infractions, allegations and complaints against the operatives of the squad by the IGP X-Squad.
He noted that the SARS had been doing well curbing violent crimes but expressed concern over the calls for its disbandment, noting that the unit would be re-organized and repositioned for efficiency and effective service delivery to all Nigerians.
Idris said, “Under the new arrangement, a Commissioner of Police is now the overall head of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad nationwide under the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja.
“A Federal SARS Commander of a Rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and not below Superintendent of Police will be in charge of FSARS in State and Zonal Commands across the country,” he stated.
The statement explained that all Commissioners of Police have been directed by the IG to comply with the directive with immediate effect and to warn their personnel not to pose as SARS operatives.
It noted that the X-Squad had been mandated to go round the commands and police formations nationwide to ensure strict compliance and apprehend any errant police officer.
The police further stated that a new training programme to be organized by the Force in collaboration with some civil society organizations, local and international groups and human rights organisations on police duties and human rights would be held for all FSARS personnel nationwide.
The force has however asked anyone with complaints against SARS personnel to report through any of the following channels for investigation and further actions:
IGP X-Squad: 0902 690 0729 – Calls 0903 227 8905 – SMS 0903 562 1377 – what’s app
Email:integrityxsquad@gmail.com
FORCE PUBLIC COMPLAINT BUREAU
07056792065 Calls/SMS/what’s app
08088450152 Calls/SMS/what’s app Email: bailisfree@gmail.com,pressforabuja@gmail.com Twitter: @Policing www.facebook.com/ngpolice
PUBLIC COMPLAINT RAPID RESPONSE UNIT (PCRRU)
08057000001 – Calls Only
08057000002 – Calls Only
08057000003 – SMS & whatsapp only
Twitter: @PoliceNG_PCRRU
www.facebook.com/PolicePCRRU
The Punch NG
