Police brutality: Rivers dissolves Eagle Crack Squad

Following Complaints from the public about brutalization of innocent citizens, and other unprofessional conducts exhibited by the Personnel of the tactical unit of the Nigeria police Rivers State command, Eagle Crack Squad, the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday has dissolved the unit.

This was disclosed by the spokesman of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Nnamdi Omoni, in a statement released on Friday.

The statement titled “Disbandment of Tactical Team”, reads:
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday has dissolved the Eagle Crack Squad. This was done this morning after a meeting with his Management Team.
The dissolution is coming on the heels of Complaints of unprofessional conduct exhibited by the Personnel of the Unit.
Recall that the CP in his Maiden Press Briefing on Tuesday promised to address all cases of infractions by the Police and increase supervision of the men, with a stern warning to deal with erring officers and hold DPOs/HODs vicariously liable.
The dissolution is with immediate effect and all Personnel attached to the Unit are to report to the Headquarters for redeployment.
The public is hereby enjoined to rekindle their trust in the Police, as the Command is committed to giving them improved Policing services that will stand the test of time.”