American singer Trey Songz on Monday spoke on the disbandment of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a tweet, the 35-year-old expressed concern the police plan to redeploy former SARS operatives to other units.
“Reading this article looks as though they just gon re-employ these same officers in different positions. BULLSHIT!!!” he wrote.
Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu had on Sunday announced that SARS officers who were hitherto operational in all 36 states of the federation and the FCT will be redeployed.
Born Tremaine Neverson, the songwriter had on October 10 first broken silence on the #EndSARS campaign tweeting, “After doing a little research I would like to speak out against what’s going on in Nigeria right now. Their pleas to #EndSarsNow IS VERY REAL. I have so much love for my Nigerian fans and it’s so hurtful to hear whats happening.
“Police brutality here in America often is an abuse of power driven by race. To be brutalized, extorted and murdered by your own people is unimaginable. Prayers up and I’m researching ways I can help. #EndSARS.”
