Naira Marley cancels planned SARS protest

Nigerian musician, Azzez Adeshina Fashola popularly known in the showbiz circle as Naira Marley has cancelled his #EndSARS protest which was scheduled to happen October 6 (today).

According to the singer, the cancellation had become unnecessary as the police have begun making changes since public protest over the weekend.

He pleaded with the angry youth to atleast give the police one week of grace before another protest is planned.

The soapy crooner made the announcement in response to a tweet by the Nigerian Police. They informed the singer that their voices have been heard and are working hard to make changes, PM News Nigeria said.

Also, they said the Police PRO, DCP Frank Mba would be having a live Instagram chat with the singer to answer questions on SARS operations and other burning issues.

Previously, Naira Marley has been asked to cancel his planned protest by the minister of Youth and Sport, Mr. Sunday Dare.

He said as the minister in charge of youth, he is aware the issue has to be tacked and the government is doing that.

Naira Marley began organizing a protest on Sunday after several youths began to voice their rage on Twitter about the illicit activities of SARS officers.

The singer said Nigerians love protesting on Twitter which he says is the problem and organized a physical protest towards ending Sars brutality.