Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- A coalition of civil society organisations involved in police reform and accountability in Nigeria has called for the disbandment of specialised units within the Nigerian Police Force.

In a joint statement on Thursday, the group said extra-legal units such as the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and IGP Monitoring units are needless as they contribute to complete breakdown of discipline, mischief, incompetence, and loopholes within the police force.

The joint statement was signed by Executive Directors of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC); Partners West Africa; Spaces for Change; and Confluence of Rights Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported a nationwide call...