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    ‘We Want Executive Order’- Nigerians Reject SARS Disbandment in Renewed Social Media Campaign

    Gbemileke Babatunde
    4 months ago
    ‘We Want Executive Order’- Nigerians Reject SARS Disbandment in Renewed Social Media Campaign

    Following an endless wave of #EndSARS protests on social media and the streets of Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police IGP Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across all states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory.

    This was announced in an official statement posted on twitter today.

    “The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police, otherwise known as SARS, is hereby dissolved across all Formations, the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they currently exist.” — Inspector General of @PoliceNG pic.twitter.com/BC7nmNTEkE

    — Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) October 11, 2020

    According to the statement, all SARS operatives will be reassigned within the Nigeria Police force and a new anti-robbery squad unit will be established. The statement highlights that an investigation team will be formed to address reports of crimes against Nigerians and duly penalise culprits.

    #EndSARS has been the Number 1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide for the past three days, amassing nearly 5 million tweets. It was followed by supporting hashtags like #EndSARSNow, #EndPoliceBrutality and #BuhariResign.

    Nigerians Reject SARS Disbandment in Renewed ‘Executive Order’ Campaign

    But Nigerians have rejected the IGP’s disbandment of the SARS. In a renewed campaign, young Nigerians took to social media to remind the government that many dissolutions have been announced in the past but they never really changed anything. According to the protests, only an executive order would suffice.

    “We want an executive order, a legislative action and a judicial panel of enquiry set up to prosecute those rogues. Nothing more, nothing less,” popular music star, Davido demanded.

    Popular Pentecostal pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman also lent his voice to the movement, insisting the IGP’s announcement isn’t enough and only an executive order would suffice.

    according to No 2 and 3, these guys just want to change SARS uniform 😅.

    We know the vibes and we are not falling for it this time around ! #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/LyVnPMfOhB

    — Ayo (@theonlyAyo) October 11, 2020

    A lot of Nigerians rejecting the IGP’s disbandment also base their rejection on the five points addressed by the IGP. A thorough scrutiny of the 5 points to note shows that number 2 and 3 sounds pretty much like previous dissolutions. Number 2 for instance, states that “All officers and men serving in the unit will be redeployed to other police commands, formations and units.”

    Number 3 states that “A new policing arrangement for tackling the offences of armed robbery and other violent crimes will be unveiled to the public soon.” What these mean is that the men of the SARS would be retained in the force and probably formed into a new unit for fighting the same crimes.

    Similar read: #EndSARS: From Social Media to the Streets, Nigerians Are Raising their Voices Against Police Brutality

    This, in essence, made many people conclude the disbandment was nothing but audio disbandment and resolve to continue with their protests.

    Abuja Police Shoot, Tear-gas Protesters Despite IGP Order

    As if to confirm protesters’ suspicion that the dissolution as announced was nothing but lip service, #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja were reportedly shot at and tear-gassed by officers of the Police force shortly after the announcement.

    THEY'VE STARTED SHOOTING AGAIN IN ABUJA EVEN AFTER THE NEWS. RETWEET LET PEOPLE KNOW!#EndSarsNow #EnsSARS

    — Savvy Rinu #ENDSARS (@savvy_endsars) October 11, 2020

    Savvy Rinu, who led #EndSARS protests together with Debo Adebayo (MrMacaroni) in Lagos state, mentioned on twitter that Policemen were firing gunshots at protesters in Abuja. One twitter user alleged that a protester was killed in the process while reports claim some protesters were arrested and unlawfully detained.

    Other people shared videos with the sound of gunshots as well as tear gas being sprayed on Abuja protesters by Police officers.

    VIDEO: More on ⁦@PoliceNG⁩ abuse of peaceful protesters in Abuja this Sunday #RevolutionNow pic.twitter.com/gr4twiFz7X

    — Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) October 11, 2020

    This has irked many Nigerians, prompting them to increase their call for an executive order from President Buhari regarding the disbandment of SARS. It is very alarming that such assault on peaceful protests is happening right at the seat of the Federal Government following the recent announcement.

    100,000 People Unfollow Buhari As #EndSARS Garners Over 5 million Tweets

    In the wake of #EndSARS protests, over 100,000 people have unfollowed President Muhammadu Buhari on twitter. The President’s number of followers now stand at 3.4 million, 100,000 less than before

    The unfollow movement was started by Reno Omokri who demanded that Nigerians unfollow the President for his continued silence on the #EndSARS campaign. He stated that it was a way of getting the President to address Nigerians on the matter.

    After trending at number 1 three days in a row, the #EndSARS hashtag on twitter has garnered over 5 million tweets since it began last week. Apart from Nigerians, international personalities including footballers and musicians joined the campaign.

    Chelsea Players, Chance the Rapper, Others Join #EndSARS Campaign

    Chelsea players, Tammy Abraham and Antonio Rudiger tweeted in support of the #EndSARS movement by Nigerians online. Rudiger described the situation as sad and called for peace.

    Police brutality in Nigeria needs attention. You do that to your own people.💔 It is so sad what is going on there. 🇳🇬 This has to end ❌🙏🏾 #PeaceFirst #EndSARS

    — Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) October 10, 2020

    American rapper, Chance the Rapper also posted a tweet to lend his voice to the #EndSARS protests.

    #EndSARS NOW #ENDSARSNOW
    I just started reading up on this travesty taking place in Nigeria. If you have more info to dispense in the replies I’m all ears https://t.co/SKZIizxHE8

    — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 9, 2020

    Grammy award winner, Estelle as well as Trey Songz, Big Sean and English social activist, Adam Bradford also joined in the #EndSARS protests on twitter.

    Summary

    While some Nigerians seem appeased by the SARS disbandment directive, many are calling for an executive order from President Muhammadu Buhari amid reports and videos showing Policemen still intimidating, injuring and reportedly killing #EndSARS protesters in Abuja and Ogbomosho despite the latest announcement.

    Although the Nigeria Police Force through the IGP dissolved SARS effective today, Nigerians appear unshaken in their resolve to continue #EndSARS protests until the systemic nuisance that is Police brutality is brought to an end in the country. And social media remains their most powerful tool in driving this change.


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