Akwa Ibom Youths cancels #EndSARS Protest

Youths behind the End SARS movement in Akwa Ibom State have cancelled their protest scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.

The march was cancelled following the disbandment announcement made by IGP Mohammed Adamu yesterday.

They urged everyone to remain calm as the wait for the IGP’s implementations.

The statement reads –

Akwa Ibom Youths cancels End SARS Protest
Sequel to the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police by the Inspector General, Mohammed Adamu, our planned march to the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police, slated for Tuesday, October 13, 2020, has been put on hold.

While awaiting full implementation of the IGP’s order, we wish to thank patriotic citizens who overwhelmingly indicated interest to defy the odds by thronging streets for protest on Tuesday.

We are thankful to civil society groups for the solidarity.

Special thanks to Barrister Inibehe Effiong, Barrister Augustine Asuquo, and the entire team at Inibehe Effiong Chambers.

We also thank Barrister Clifford Thomas for the show of solidarity.