Daud Olatunji
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted recent rumours circulating about the reactivation of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), emphasizing that the unit remains dissolved.
PLATFORM TIMES reports that the police force clarified that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, which was officially disbanded on October 11, 2020, is not returning to operation under any guise or reformed set of rules.
In a statement released on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, urged the public to disregard the information he described as misleading.
He also urged the public to exercise caution on the claims regarding the reformation of SARS.
He stressed that the information circulating about the squad’s return and updated rules of engagement should not be trusted.
The police force reminded Nigerians to verify the authenticity of any such information before accepting it as true, highlighting the importance of relying on credible sources.
The statement read “the Nigeria Police Force wishes to debunk circulating rumours and misinformation speculating the return of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a reformed set of rules.
“The Special Anti-Robbery Squad which was disbanded on the 11th of October 2020, remains dissolved.
“The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is not back in operation. The recent information regarding SARS reformation and rules of engagement should be treated with caution. Nigerians are encouraged to verify the source of any information before accepting it as true.
“To ensure receiving accurate and reliable updates, citizens are advised to follow the official handles of the Nigeria Police Force on social media viz @PoliceNG on X, @ngpolice on Facebook, and @nigeriapoliceforce on Instagram. Your safety and awareness are paramount; stay informed and vigilant.”
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