Nigeria's Inspector General of Police announces the dissoultion of FSARS

After days of #EndSARS protests across Nigeria, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) nationwide. 

The SARS, a police unit, has been accused of extortion, intimidation, and murder of many young Nigerians.

The IGP made the announcement on Sunday afternoon during a press conference at the force headquarters in Abuja.

The IGP reports directly to the president and could only have taken such decision with President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval or authorisation.

The SARS, a police unit, has been accused of extortion, intimidation, harassment and murder of many young Nigerians.