SARS Has Been Reformed: Updated Rules to Ensure Better Conduct and Protect Citizens' Rights

 

In a bid to enhance public trust and ensure better conduct, the Nigeria Police Force has taken some significant steps to reposition the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which has now undergone a series of reforms, resulting in the introduction of new rules of engagement. 

The reforms aims to address the misconduct and misuse of power that had previously plagued the unit, with a strong emphasis on protecting the rights of Nigerian citizens.

The new rules of engagement are as follows:

Civil Matters: No SARS personnel is allowed to interface in any civil matter.

Cyber Crime: They are not allowed to interfere in cyber crime (yahoo yahoo).

Stop and Search: No SARS personnel is allowed to conduct a stop and search exercise unless there is a distress call from victims or members of the public.

Commercial Matters: They are not allowed to be involved in commercial matters (debt recovery, landlord vs tenant issues).

Social/Relationship Cases: They are not allowed to interfere in any social/relationship cases (marital matters, boyfriend/girlfriend relationships).

Armed Robbery and Kidnapping: SARS personnel are strictly for armed robbery and kidnapping cases only!

Nigerians, Know Your Rights and Let Nigeria Be Great Again!

If the "New SARS" harasses you, please contact:

DIG, Department of Operations: 08037025670

IGP X-SQUAD: 0902 690 0729, 08078662130, 08174041000 – Calls

0903 227 8905 – SMS

0903 562 1377 – WhatsApp

Email: integrityxsquad@gmail.com

Tips on How to Identify Fake Policemen at a Glance:

Number Tag: A real policeman's number tag must have six digits; less than six is fake.

Female Officers: Only female police officers have their numbers beginning with "0"; any male policeman with a number beginning with "0" is fake.

Name Tag: Every policeman's name tag is woven to their shirt, not removable.

SPY Police: A distinction between a normal policeman and the SPY (supernumerary) police personnel is that a "SPY" number must be either three or four digits with the word "SPY" boldly inscribed on their uniform shoulder.

Safety Tips:

At night, always roll up your windows in traffic and central lock your doors.

Be double sure they are true policemen; if not, be strong and speed off or hit them. Never get frightened.

Be watchful, they are everywhere. Educate your family members and friends.

Stay informed and stay safe!

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