#EndSARS: Nigerians react to SARS overhaul
The immediate overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has spurred various comments on social media. The Acting President in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande Tuesday, said the immediate overhaul of SARS management and activities was as a result of the “persistent complaints and reports on […]
The immediate overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has spurred various comments on social media.
The Acting President in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande Tuesday, said the immediate overhaul of SARS management and activities was as a result of the “persistent complaints and reports on the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) that border on allegations of human rights violations.”
Few hours after the overhaul directive was reported, various reactions have followed the report.
Below are some comments on social media:
Right move by AgP @ProfOsinbajo on the @PoliceNG anti robbery unit #SARS @ProfOsinbajo
Just as I have always maintained a big NO to #EndSARS a massive yes to #ReformPoliceNG
Not all police officers are bad, many die trying to keep us safe. Overhaul, reform, train, reward, equip. pic.twitter.com/gueiPXZcXX— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) August 14, 2018
#ReformSARS wins it, and was always the realistic approach not the #EndSARS spearheaded by a fraud, using it for fraudulent activities. Yes I said. SEGALINK is and has always been a fraud. Tag him to let him know,
— Mu’awiyyah Yusuf Muye (@MP_Muye) August 14, 2018
Congratulations to @segalink, @YemieFASH and all the other young Nigerians who mounted pressure on the Nigerian Govt to #EndSARS and #ReformPoliceNG. We will be monitoring the implementation of the directives of AgP @ProfOsinbajo to this effect! https://t.co/qx3KdeoNqz
— Ohimai Godwin Amaize (@MrFixNigeria) August 14, 2018
Well done to you @segalink and the team. It takes a lot of discipline to remain methodical, focused & persistent without allowing a rush of blood to the head to derail efforts. For academics like us, the process you all have adopted to successfully #EndSARS is worthy of study??
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) August 14, 2018
While Buhari was away, the acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo
1. Sacked the DG of DSS, Daura
2. He has also ordered for the overhaul of the Special Anti Robbery Squad unit. #EndSARS
I think Buhari should just continue his holiday till we have a bearing.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) August 14, 2018
With this #ENDSARS victory, Segalink has laid a blueprint overhauling oppressive structures in Nigeria using social media activism.
Now that we know "these things are possible", what is our next target please? ?
— Kelvin Odanz (@Kelvin_Odanz) August 14, 2018
There’s no longer going to be Sars again or what? Somebody reply me, I need to know if I’d throw a party and invite Drake #EndSARS
— Follow me, I’ll follow back (@ZaddyTemi) August 14, 2018
Buhari left & our #EndSARS campaign prayers came to pass. I pray for you today every Buhari holding you from greatness will leave you IJN?
— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) August 14, 2018