Nigerian-born British actor, John Boyega has aired his opinion about the peaceful protests by angry Nigerian youths demanding an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Taking to his Twitter page this afternoon, the ‘Star Wars’ actor wrote in one of his tweets that the youth in Nigeria deserve good leadership and guidance, before urging the Nigerian government to tackle the pressure issues in the country.
See his tweets below.
The youth in Nigeria deserve good leadership and guidance. This situation is tied to many other issues. Please lend your attention to this pressing problem! #EndSARSImmediately #EndSarsProtests #EndSARS #EndSARSProtest
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
We can’t simply enjoy Banana island every December without noticing the concrete wall placed between Nigerians and their potential. The limitations become unbearable for them and this needs serious attention. #EndSARSProtest
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
Three years ago Nigeria’s police chief re-organised SARS after public condemnation about the violence that came with their operations. That change has done nothing for Nigerians and today many are still in danger. #EndSarsProtests
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
In similar development, journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has revealed the personal reason why she does not want Federal government to end SARS.
Taking to twitter to air her view, the 56 year old mentioned that she would prefer that the force be reformed rather than scrapped. She believes most of the Nigerian youths protesting against SARS are armed robbers.
She added that these people have all stolen something or done something else which is against the law at one point in their life. Read more here