Disbanded SARS Officers Are Barred From Joining SWAT – Police Say

The Nigerian Police Force have announced that officials from the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery squad are barred from joining the newly set-up tactical unit, SWAT. One of the criteria for the selection of SWAT officers stipulates that they must not have worked for SARS, according to a memo that was shared by the Police. Other key…

No More Checking Of Nigerians’ Phones – IG Of Police (Watch)

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered police officers to stop checking citizens’ phones. For years, operatives had insisted on searching phones of Nigerians youths at checkpoints or any location. During such encounters at roadblocks or patrols, policemen, in most cases, forcefully snatch phones belonging to innocent citizens. They search through e-mails, text messages, as…

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Gareth Bale looks set to make his hotly-anticipated return for Tottenham this weekend as they take on West Ham on Sunday. The Wales forward rejoined Spurs on a season-long loan from Real Madrid last month but a knee injury has delayed return to action. The 31-year-old has been training at Tottenham’s base in Enfield and the Daily Telegraph say…

Nigerians React To IGP’s Creation Of SWAT As Replacement For SARS

The Inspector-general of Police, Mohammad Adamu has established a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad as a replacement for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force. “The IGP has also set up a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Tram will fill the gaps arising from dissolution of the defunct…

We Hear Promises But We Need To See Actions Taken – Tacha

Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Natacha Akide simply known as Tacha says the government must go beyond the rhetorical promises and take steps in tackling issues raised by protesters in the country demanding an end to the now-defunct SARS and police brutality in general. Speaking to Channels TV on Wednesday during its Sunrise Daily programme, the…