Abba Kyari: IGP orders closure of all Intelligence response teams and special tactical squad satellite units

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered that all satellite units of the Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad across the country be shut down.

He gave the order following the arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, and others for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

All serving officers in the satellite units have been asked to report to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing. They will be demobilized and posted to commands across the country.

The Force management also directed that the IRT/STS Headquarters in Abuja should be fortified and organised for enhanced operational performance to combat emerging trends.