‘SARS, Not Back’- Nigeria Police Debunks News
The Nigeria Police has debunked rumours suggesting that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, has returned.
Recall that SARS was disbanded on October 11, 2020 following the historic EndSARS protest.
The Pendulum Media gathered that some reports circulating on social media indicates that the Anti-Robbery Squad is back in operation.
The Nigeria Police Force in a reaction to the alleged report, released a statement on Monday morning through its spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
Adejobi said the squad remains dissolved stating such information should be treated with caution.
Nigerians are however, asked to look out for accurate information
from the verified pages of the NPF on all social media platforms.
The statement read:
“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”, the statement added.
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