Osinbajo's directive came after months of the street and social media protests against the police unit which has, over the years, become synonymous with brutality and wanton arrest.
"Following persistent complaints and reports on the actives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human right violations, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN Acting-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has directed the Inspector General of Police to, with immideiate effect, overhaul the management and activities of SARS," Osinbajo spokesman Laolu Adande said in statement on Tuesday.
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