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Anthony Joshua Commends #SARSMUSTEND protesters

Boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has hailed the #SARSMustEnd protesters who have been on the streets calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria.

Anthony Joshua #SARSMUSTEND protesters

Anthony Joshua made this known in a tweet he posted today, October 12, on his verified twitter handle.

The #EndSARS protesters who launched a new movement “#SARSMUSTEND” are insisting that the Federal Government makes the disbandment of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS unit of the Nigeria Police effective.

This is coming a day after the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu announced that the SARS unit has been disbanded.

The new movement also presented FG with with five demands which includes a demand for an increase in the salary of police officers to enable them execute their duties effectively.

Reacting to the wave of protests over police brutality, Anthony Joshua tweeted:

“Well done to all the Nigerians who have been protesting against SARS – those who made donations to fund organisations lobbying against it – those who have recently been informed & took time to educate themselves. Those with power to make change. Praying for Nigeria.”

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