Nigerian singer Praiz had his own share of the SARS brutality yesterday.
Recall we brought news of how the singer was on his way to his Record Label’s end of year party.
Praiz was on his way to the party in an Uber when SARS officers stopped the Uber driver around Ajah area of Lagos, and when he tried to record on camera, his phone was smashed and he was whisked away.
Though he left the station not long after his arrest, but the singer in an instagram post, has called for the reform of the Nigerian police force.
See his post below:
Anyone that truly knows me well knows i am an easy going , non problematic, happy and co -operative individual.
Well, I’m not here to talk about myself. I am here to address issues that happens in our society everyday.We live in a society where the government has failed us whether we like it or not. No jobs, fuel scarcity , SARS , Asuu Strike , Nupeng Strike , Name it….. it’s endless .. HARDSHIP… ENDLESS HARDSHIP …. Today I had an encounter that a lot of people go through everyday.
People who are heading home after a failed interview, people going home after a night shift , people on their way to get their daily bread but get harassed by people who are the force because of reasons best known to them or maybe because u are a young boy wearing a gold chain or have a beard .
Though I won’t deny the existence of great people in the police force that are ready to listen , I still stand by my opinion which is popular amongst the youth and more#ENDSARS
Today I learnt that the police force needs deep reform and sensitization.
This is not my official statement… my official statement will be out soon
Lastly I will like to thank @aleeygiwa , Mr Etim Godwin from J command for stepping in… #EndSars #NoBePhysicalSomething
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