The Nigeria police have said no member of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a part of the newly constituted Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.

Police spokesman, FRANK MBA, who made this known via a statement on Twitter, noted that the operations of the Tactical Team will be strictly intelligence-driven.

He added that members of the new Tactical Team are also not expected to embark on routine patrols.

The Inspector-General of Police, MOHAMMED ADAMU, dissolved the infamous subunit of the force, SARS following a very intense protest that has lasted for days.