Naira Marley to lead anti-SARS protest in Lagos Tuesday

Naira Marley

Pop singer Naira Marley has announced the date and kickoff venue for the protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos.

Born Azeez Fashola, the controversial singer wrote on Twitter that the protest to be held on Tuesday would be peaceful.

“So 9am tomorrow we move 2nd toll gate Peaceful protest,” he wrote on Monday.

SARS has come under criticism in recent times for harassment, indiscriminate arrests and killings.

The squad and other tactical squads have been banned from routine patrols including stop-and-search exercises.