“The police zonal commands, state commands and divisions will continue to operate anti-crime units/sections, crime prevention and control squads to prevent and detect crimes in their areas of responsibility. The IG further explained that the FSARS would now exist and operate in the state and zonal commands under a Commissioner of Police at the Force Headquarters. “A Federal SARS commander of a rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and not below Superintendent of Police will be in charge of FSARS in state and zonal commands across the country,” he stated. The statement explained that all Commissioners of Police had been directed by the IG to comply with the directive with immediate effect and to warn their personnel not to pose as SARS operatives. Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit, 08057000001, 08057000002 (calls); 08057000003 – SMS and WhatsApp; Twitter: @PoliceNG_PCRRU and www.facebook.com/PolicePCRRU.

Source: Punch December 05, 2017 02:48 UTC