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Rivers CP warns officers of the state command to ensure full compliance with IGP’s directive on SARS dissolution

The CP who aligned himself totally with the position of the Inspector General of Police, warned that no stone will be left unturned to enforce full compliance, noting that the decision of the IGP was made in good faith and for the overall interest of the Force and the need to entrench democratic and Community policing. 

 

Recall that in recent time, there have been public outcry and outrage against the activities of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad, which concerns drew the attention of the IGP leading to his taking certain germane steps to assuage the feelings of the public, which culminated in the complete dissolution of the outfit on Sunday 11th October, 2020.

 

The Commissioner of Police wishes to assured, that the dissolution of SARS will not in any way affect the security architecture of the Command, as a new policing arrangements to address the anticipated gaps the dissolution will cause will be put in place.

 

To this end, the CP, renewed the Command’s commitment to ensuring that lives and property of citizens in the State are protected, while appreciating the citizens for   expressing their concern for a better policing orientation in an organized, patriotic and civil manner.

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