Singer, Naira Marley has cancelled the protest scheduled to hold today, Tuesday over the illegality of some operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
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He made this known in a post shared on his verified Twitter page, saying;
We won’t be protesting anymore because there’s a lot of changes being made right now. As a Marlian we will give them a week to see the changes and if there’s no changes we will start a mass protest.
We won’t be protesting anymore because there’s a lot of changes being made right now. As a Marlian we will give them a week to see the changes and if there’s no changes we will start a mass protest. #togetherwecan https://t.co/RNBXZ0IOfw
— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) October 6, 2020
Naira Marley added that the Federal Government has promised to make changes, hence the need to shelve the planned protest in anticipation of government’s actions.
The protest was a cry for change, Nigerian youths and citizens should feel safe. The government have promised to make changes. Whilst we anticipate their actions it’s important we stick together to sort the issues on ground, #EndSARSBrutality #EndPoliceBrutality
— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) October 6, 2020
Shortly after the announcement, police force released a statement announcing that an Instagram Live Chat with the singer has been scheduled to today, October 6 in order to address every issues relating to SARS operation in the country.
Nigerian police tweeted at Naira Marley saying;
@officialnairam1 The Inspector General of Police wishes to inform Nigerian youths that their voices and complaints on the issues of unprofessional conducts by some SARS operatives have been heared very loudly and clearly.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 6, 2020
The Force is irrevocably committed to changing these narratives and undertaking far-reaching reforms to reposition SARS and other Tactical Squads for better service delivery.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 6, 2020
The Orders and restrictions on the operations of SARS and others already issued by the IGP are just the initial steps out of the many reforms planned for the Tactical Squads.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 6, 2020
The Leadership of the NPF will work with the Ministry of Youth and other stakeholders, including Youth leaders, youth entrepreneurs, CSOs and others in formulating and implementing consensual reforms.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 6, 2020
Today, Tuesday 6th October, 2020, by 11am, the Force PRO- DCP Frank Mba will be having a live instagram chat with Naira Marley to answer questions and discuss the concerns of young Nigerians on the issues of SARS operations and other burning issues. Please stay tuned.
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) October 6, 2020
The cancellation of the planned protest comes few hours after the Minister of Youth, Sunday Dare appealed to the singer not to protest, adding that the government is working on resolving every issue.
Dare stated that the grievances faced by Nigerians, especially the youths are being addressed, hence no need to embark on peaceful protest.
