There was palpable apprehension in Anambra on Friday when police fired live rounds on protesters who marched to the headquarters of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) in Awkuzu area of the state.
The protesters where led by A-list artistes in the music industry such Chinedu Okoli, highlife maestro better known as Flavour; Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, a rapper better known as Phyno, Kingsley Okonkwo, singer better known as Kcee, were chanting “End SARS! End SARS!”.
The massive crowd had converged on Awka, the state capital, from where they moved to the disbanded SARS office to demand the shut down of the facility.
The Akwuzu SARS office, led by one James Nwafor, has been accused of gross misconduct, arbitrary arrests, torture and extra-judicial killings.
While endorsing the #EndSARS protest on Thursday, Willie Obiano, governor of the state, announced that Nwafor would be prosecuted.
The governor said he would visit all the SARS offices in the state and ensure the immediate release of protesters that have been detained by the police.”.
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