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EndSARS: Celebrities in US, UK, Ghana join protest against Police brutality in Nigeria

Some prominent celebrities across the world have have thrown their weight behind the anti-Special Robbery Squad, SARS, protest in Nigeria.

Nigerians, in the past few days have been protesting against the extra judicial killing by SARS unit of the Nigeria Police Force,NPF.

The celebrities include, Big Sean, Jae5, Nasty C among others.

Comments gathered from their social media handle, gathered by Nigeria Defender reads below:

Big Sean: “Love to Nigeria, Nigerian roots!!! #EndSarsNow.”

Jae5: “Just started researching this Sarz thing. long story short #EndSARS and prosecute the criminals disguised as police.”

Kranium: “We are humans and we all share earth together ! Do not be silent do not be afraid the Internet is here for us to get news faster than ever please pay attention and bring awareness to what you believe and stand for with that said I STAND WITH THE PEOPLE IN NIGERIA #EndSARS.”

Jake Bright: “EndSARS, a hashtag connected to ending police brutality in Nigeria, is trending on NYC Twitter.”

Big Bagg: “Praying 4 Nigeria.”

Catriona Laing: “Significant protests over #SARS demonstrating Nigerian people’s desire for police reform. Peaceful protests are powerful. Police Act recently passed by @MBuhari provides good foundation to build more accountable community police force. @UKinNigeria @PoliceNG”

Dave: “#EndSARS.”

Lil Baby: “#EndSarsNow Word To.”

Chance the Rapper: “#EndSARS NOW #ENDSARSNOW, 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.”

Dappy: “#EndSARS with immediate effect!”

Eva Apio: “You love nigerian culture but you can’t help spread awareness about what’s happening rn. #EndSARS.”

Nasty C: “World is fucked up & the people that are supposed to serve & protect are often the biggest problem smh. #EndSARS.”

Shatta Wale: “I have been following what’s happening to our people in Nigeria and as someone who believes in freedom and justice, the rise of the streets, I will like to say these things must stop Police brutality anywhere is a threat to nation building #StopPoliceBrutality #EndSARS.”

Edouard Mendy: “I love my Nigeria friends and I’m incredibly saddened to hear what’s going on in the country now. my thoughts are with you guys. Stay strong. #EndSARS. #EndPoliceBrutalitynow.”

Ben Idah

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