Nigeria, March 23 -- The Nigeria Police Force has announced a nationwide restructuring of its tactical units, clarifying that the move is aimed at improving efficiency and accountability.

The clarification came after Sahara Reporters reported that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, had disbanded all police squads and units at state command levels.

However, in a statement issued late Sunday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the IGP only approved a restructuring framework to streamline operations and address public concerns about police conduct.

According to the statement, the reform is driven by growing criticism over the proliferation of tactical teams across commands, many of which were created by commissioners ...