Nigerians React To New Police Unit, SWAT

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit to replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

SARS was dissolved days ago following nationwide protests against the extra-judicial activities of the group that have escalated over the past few years.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 that SWAT will fill the gaps left by SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping.

Prospective members of the unit will commence training next week at different Police tactical training institutions nationwide, according to a statement signed by Force spokesperson, Frank Mba.

“Prospective members of this new team will also undergo psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment,” the statement read.

However, Nigerians have taken to their social media pages to react to the new police unit called Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).

Here are some reactions gathered below:

https://twitter.com/drolufunmilayo/status/1316081139543613443?s=21

https://twitter.com/mrmacaroniie/status/1316082481129566209?s=21

And SWAT was born… pic.twitter.com/FcuhzNphcX

— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/unclemohamz/status/1316097441729576961?s=21

I hope y’all know SWAT don’t stand on the road to check phones or check who drives Benz? They only come out when needed but still #EndSWAT

— ‎‏ً (@Drizzy_444) October 13, 2020

#ENDSWAT werey dey disguise pic.twitter.com/XKzRCjghZL

— I AM A MAVIN (@DONJAZZY) October 13, 2020

https://twitter.com/obongroviel/status/1316067988534067200?s=21