In Nigeria, the release has been ordered of people arrested so far during still-growing protests against a police unity accused of brutality. At least five people have been killed since the start of nationwide demonstrations against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS has already been banned by police - but protesters say they won't back down until more of their demands are met. Our sources in Nigeria tell us Inspector General of police Mohammad Adamu has established a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad to "fill the gaps" left by the notorious police unit Federal Special Anti-robbery squad (FSARS). He learn he has also ordered all personnel of the disbanded SARS unit to report at force headquarters in Abuja for debriefing. Osai Ojigho is Amnesty International Nigeria Director. She now joins us via Skype from Abuja, Nigeria.
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