SWAT: No SARS officers, no patrol, unlawful search – Police
The Nigerian police force says no official of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be deployed to the new Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
In a statement, Police spokesperson, Frank Mba said officers of the new unit will be barred from indiscriminate and unlawful search of phones, laptops and other smart devices.
“Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment,” Mba said.