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Special Weapons and Tactics

November 7, 2023

Ondo: I prefer drug trafficking to stealing, suspect tells police

Monday Joseph, a 27-year-old suspect arrested for cultivating Indian hemp in Ondo, says he prefers drug trafficking to armed robbery.

Indian hemp
May 10, 2021

We receive weapons from SSS agents, split ransom payments: Bandits

The bandits also said some police officers have been a part of the conspiracy that has fueled insecurity across Nigeria.

A composite of SSS Officers and Bandits used to illustrate the story
October 13, 2020

Confusion as police rename SARS as SWAT, America’s specialised military unit

While SARS was designed to wear mufti and quietly investigate armed robbery; SWAT responds to active shooter, terrorism and hostage situation.

SWAT
October 13, 2020

Nigeria renames SARS as SWAT, copying American model

Under fire from citizens pushing back against decades of police brutality, the police look to America to find a fitting name.

Mohammed Adamu, IGP