American rapper Cardi B has reacted to the nationwide #EndSARS protest in the country aimed at stopping police brutality in Nigeria.
In the past few days, there has been outcry in the country against the nefarious activities of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which include extortion, intimidation, maiming and killing.
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Amid the protests in the various states in the country, some of which turned violent, Nigerians have through various media platforms called for foreign intervention, one of who was Cardi B.
It would be recalled that the rapper became closely associated with Nigeria after her visit to the country in 2019 for a concert. She has since become fond of the country, its people and culture.
A Twitter user named Asiwaju Lerry tagged the rapper informing her of the situation of things in the country.
Her tweeted;
Madam Cardi B, trump is not your only problem. Your beloved Nigeria is currently in a state of pandemonium. We are not safe!! If you’ve ever loved this country, please help use your platform to create more awareness for us. Enough is enough! #EndSarsProtests #EndSARSNow!!”
Madam @iamcardib, trump is not your only problem. Your beloved Nigeria is currently in a state of pandemonium.
We are not safe!! If you’ve ever loved this country, please help use your platform to create more awareness for us.
Enough is enough! #EndSarsProtests #EndSARSNow!!
— Duke of Ibadan 🀄️ (@AsiwajuLerry) October 8, 2020
In her response, the mother of one asked for more clarification to understand the situation.
She said;
What’s going? Can you give me a summary so I can research later. you know I love Nigeria Flag of Nigeria.
What’s going ? Can you give me a summary so I can research later ….you know I love Nigeria 🇳🇬 https://t.co/jHKFS3M1K2
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) October 8, 2020
The Twitter user then responded, giving a summary about what the #EndSARS protest is all about and the level of insecurity in Nigeria.
Madam @iamcardib, here is the summary you asked for.
Nigerian Police(SARS) are killing innocent youths
We have trended numerous Hashtags to no avail(#EndSARS)We went out for a peaceful protest to stop these killings, yet we are being shot and harassed at protest points. https://t.co/0yahe5svHt
— Duke of Ibadan 🀄️ (@AsiwajuLerry) October 9, 2020
