Nigeria on Sunday dissolved a special police unit set up to fight violent crimes after deadly protests and a social media campaign backed by music and cinema celebrities rose up against years of alleged abuses.
The president’s office and the Nigeria Police Force announced the dissolution of the Special Anti Robbery Squad SARS with immediate effect.
The Police statement also announced an investigation into allegations of crimes committed against citizens,” adding that the culprits will be punished.
The investigation will involve human rights group’s and civil society organizations it said, adding that former SARS officers are to be redeployed into other units.
