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Twitter Boss, Jack Dorsey Drums Support For #EndSARS Protest, Calls For Bitcoin Donation
Twitter chief executive officer, Jack Dorsey has thrown his weight behind protest against police brutality and call for the disbandment of special anti-robbery squad (SARS).
SARS is a controversial unit under the Nigerian police, it is notorious for all manner of nefarious action. Men of the unit extort, harass, intimidate, arbitrarily arrest and, in many cases, engage in extrajudicial killing of young people.
In a tweet on Wednesday night, Jack lent is voice to the widespread protest against police brutality and public agitation for comprehensive police reform.
The tech guru tweeted a link to a news article chronicling the protest and atrocities of SARS operatives.
He also share a link for to a bitcoin donation, calling on people to step in the fray and support the cause by donating bitcoins.
Donate via #Bitcoin to help #EndSARS 🇳🇬 https://t.co/kf305SFXze
— jack (@jack) October 14, 2020
#EndSARS 🇳🇬 https://t.co/fcgQIOQYSS
— jack (@jack) October 14, 2020
The Twitter CEOs call is one of many made by various international groups, organizations, and celebrities from around the world.
In the earlier days of the demonstrations, many young Nigerians took to the streets to protest the brutality and injustice they have encountered at the hands of SARS officials.
This protest subsequently led to the disbandment of the atrocious police subunit by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Ádámù.
However, two days later, the IGP announced a new unit named SWAT, it was perceived that this team was to take over the operations of SARs, and this did not sit well with the people.
But the move has not doused tension or calm frayed nerves as protesters remain on the street, expressing misgivings over the genuineness and willingness of the police to commit to a complete overhaul and robust reform of the police.
The protesters call for the disbandment of the newly constituted SWAT team, saying it is nothing little more than a window dressing and rebranding exercise.
According to the protesters, the agitation has continued because the decision to immediately replace SARS operatives with SWAT is so sudden.
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