The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has directed the 17 Assistant Inspector Generals of Police, AIG and commissioners of Police to deploy all the recently trained operatives of the Special Weapon and Tactical Team, SWAT for routine patrols.
The patrol by the SWAT operatives according to a senior police source is part of security measures being put in place by the IGP to checkmate the increased spate of insecurity across the country.
A statement with reference number CH:5350/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.20/340 said, the operatives will be deployed immediately pending their primary operations.
The statement reads: "The Inspector General of Police directs that all recently selected and trained Special Weapon and Tactical Team (SWAT) operatives are to immediately be deployed for routine duties across areas of responsibility."
The IGP noted further that the deployment of the personnel should be carried out immediately pending when they will be mobilized and kitted for their primary operations.
