The #EndSARS protest is a major activity going on in Nigeria at the moment and the country has witnessed massive support from both the old and young generations to put an end to police brutality.
SARS is known to be a Nigerian police force unit under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department which was established to detain, investigate and prosecute people involved in crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and other forms of crimes.
However, SARS has come under controversy for being associated with acts of extortion, torture, framing and blackmail which led to the protest by Nigerians worldwide.
The protest which was hashtagged #EndSARS has been tweeted by celebrities who were at a point spearheading or leading the protest. The wild protest resulted in the disbanding of the Special Anti Robbery Society (SARS).
Meanwhile, big stars beyond Nigeria have also joined in the protest by adding their voice through their tweets to end the brutality meted out to the people by the police force.
1. Anthony Joshua
Joshua who is a British of Nigerian descent took to his Twitter account to support the #EndSARS protest
Well done to all the Nigerians who have been protesting against SARS - those who made donations to fund organisations lobbying against it - those who have recently been informed & took time to educate themselves.
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) October 12, 2020
Those with power to make change.
Praying for Nigeria ????????????????
2. Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford MBE is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team. He has however voiced his concerns to support the protest in a tweet.
My thoughts and prayers with all of those affected ???????? #EndSARS https://t.co/BnFJWjITkG
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 11, 2020
3. Chance the rapper
#EndSARS NOW #ENDSARSNOW
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 9, 2020
I just started reading up on this travesty taking place in Nigeria. If you have more info to dispense in the replies I’m all ears https://t.co/SKZIizxHE8
4. Cardi B;
American Cardi B who has severally expreesed her love for the Nigeria also tweeted asking about what is going on.
#EndSARS NOW #ENDSARSNOW
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 9, 2020
I just started reading up on this travesty taking place in Nigeria. If you have more info to dispense in the replies I’m all ears https://t.co/SKZIizxHE8
5. Ozil
Horrible to hear what’s been going on in Nigeria. Let's make this a trending topic everywhere ?? #EndSARS - My thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected. ???????????? #EndPoliceBrutality
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 11, 2020
The protest continues.....
