Why SARS shouldn't be disbanded – Naira Marley

Controversial singer, Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has said that the ongoing calls to ban Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is fueled by armed robbers and criminals, noting that there is not need to disband the anti-robbery squad.

Naira Marley made this known after he cancelled his scheduled protest many thought were against SARS.

He stated that Nigeria needs a complete overhaul of the police service rather than disbanding SARS who have become known for arbitrary killings and other human rights violations.

The Tesumole crooner stated this in an Instagram live session on Tuesday. He also gave reasons why the planned protest against police brutality earlier scheduled for today was cancelled, citing Covid-19 concerns, PM News Nigeria reports.

“We need to reform SARS. Let’s be reasonable. Are you an armed robber? Why will you say they should end SARS? If you end SARS, it means they should end EFCC and other agencies. All we have to do is vet them off the road.

“Nobody threatened me, I know my rights. What stopped me was thinking of the safety of everybody and I saw that the police issued a statement, ” he maintained.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria police has said it will  be having a live session with the Afro pop artistic to discuss reforms for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

“Today, Tuesday 6th October, by 11am, the Force PRO, DCP Frank MBA will be having a live Instagram chat with Naira Marley to answer questions a d discuss the concerns of young Nigerians on the issues of SARS operations and other human rights issues,” the Nigeria Police said.