IG launches special squad for FCT

The Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun, has launched the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in the Federal Capital Territory to curb activities of kidnappers and bandits, especially in border towns within the territory.
This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, Adejobi noted that the Special Intervention Squad will not operate like the defunct Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad that was notorious for human rights abuses.
The Force spokesperson also revealed that operatives of the SIS which were drawn from the Police Mobile Force, and others would not be involved in escort duties as he revealed that the squads’ commanders would operate under the command of Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
Adejobi said, The training of the Special Intervention Squad is still on, and the Inspector General of Police has organized training for the SIS Commanders, in a train-the-trainer course. One is ongoing, and another one will come up in Mexico, and the IG has given approval for that.
Recall that The Nigeria Police Force had in late 2023 revealed that deployment of 40,000 operatives of the Special Intervention Squad who were undergoing training would begin with Katsina and nine other states including the FCT.