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Nigeria needs our unwavering support. Since
October, there has been a peaceful uprising by the
Nigerian youth in my home country, demanding
for the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-
Robbery Squad (known as SARS unit) and the end
to police brutality and an unjust judicial system.
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- Lisa Yaro
For many years, there has been a public outcry
regarding the predatory harassment,
intimidation, physical and sexual violence from
the SARS unit of the Nigerian police force. For
many years, the Nigerian government has
promised the reform of this unit, but their inaction
has led to a reign of terror that has resulted in the
loss of the lives of many innocent Nigerians.
Despite the assurance of changes and the
announcements of the disbandment of SARS by
the relevant authorities, the peaceful protests have
continued to be derailed by marked police violence
and unlawful arrests. I along with my fellow
Nigerians all around the world stand with the
Nigerian youth, and as a body we demand the
complete disbandment of SARS/ SWAT, and a total
police reform to end the harassment, intimidation
and physical & sexual violence faced by millions
of Nigerian men and women. We demand a system
that is fair, transparent, and accountable to ALL
Nigerian citizens. Praying for Nigeria, praying for
my people.
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