The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, on Thursday, disclosed that the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) had weakened the efforts of the force to tackle insecurity challenges ravaging the country.

He made the above disclosure after announcing that his men had arrested those involved in the March 20, 2021, failed attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

He added that the morale of his men had been seriously dampened by the #EndSARS protests and subsequent attacks in the South East.

The IGP, yesterday, spoke to newsmen during a press briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the State House, Abuja, stated that the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad, established in October 2020 to bridge the vacuum created by the disbanded FSARS, was yet to take off.

He stressed that regular police personnel have not fitted in, Usman, however, assured the citizenry that efforts were on to train them for the new roles.

The police boss said the force had recorded successes against secessionists and criminals in the South East.

He lamented that they could not be immediately handed over for prosecution due to the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN).