It was a joyous moment for Nigerians after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
Some Nigerian celebrities who lent their voices and joined the protest also took to their official social media pages to react.
Taking to twitter, CEO Mavin records, DonJazzy wrote;
“Congratulations Nigerians. Y’all did it. This is just the beginning tho. But yes we can go all the way. Now we can help the police get enough funding from the few thieves holding it at the top. So they can police us right.”
Burna Boy wrote “They have now allegedly disbanded SARS but so much more needs to be done!! Police cars revolving light SARS is more than a “unit” its a mindset built from a lack of repercussions for the law enforcement. It’s not over yet family! Flag of Nigeria #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY #STARTPOLICEREFORM”
Wizkid wrote “This is just the beginning!! We won our fight to #ENDSARS .. now Reform the Nigerian police!! #Endpolice brutality! We deserve good governance! #Endpolicebrutality”
Jim Iyke wrote “Congratulations Nigerians, SARS has been dissolved, and I’m genuinely overwhelmed… But don’t be carried away.
- Let Buhari give an executive order
- Let’s see the implementation of this dissolution.
Rejoice, but don’t be distracted! #EndSARS #EnsSARS”
@mrmacaronii wrote “Nigerian Youths!!!!!! We have a voice!!! This is the beginning of a New Nigeria!!!!! SARS has been dissolved!!!”