The Dissolution of SARS? Four Red Flags

Four reasons we're not convinced by the Nigerian government's recent dissolution of SARS. On Sunday, 11 October, amid continued #EndSARS protests, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced on Twitter that the government had disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). NPF tweeted the following image, which summarizes the steps the government will be taking as part of the dissolution process. #IGPDissolvesSARS pic.twitter.com/A1TvvefbOu — Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 11, 2

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