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X3M music signee and former Project Fame runner up, Praiz was reportedly unlawfully arrested by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) yesterday in Lagos. After a few hours in Ajah Police station, the singer was allegedly released.
The arrest and release story was however unconfirmed till Praiz took to his Instagram page a few hours ago to confirm that truly, he was unlawfully arrested and detained by SARS officials but for the kind intervention of some notable names in the industry, he would have spent longer time behind bars.
He shared : “Anyone that truly knows me well knows i am an easy going , non problematic, happy and co -operative individual.
Well, I’m not here to talk about myself. I am here to address issues that happens in our society everyday.
We live in a society where the government has failed us whether we like it or not. No jobs, fuel scarcity , SARS , Asuu Strike , Nupeng Strike , Name it….. it’s endless .. HARDSHIP… ENDLESS HARDSHIP …. Today I had an encounter that a lot of people go through everyday. People who are heading home after a failed interview, people going home after a night shift , people on their way to get their daily bread but get harassed by people who are the force because of reasons best known to them or maybe because u are a young boy wearing a gold chain or have a beard .
Though I won’t deny the existence of great people in the police force that are ready to listen , I still stand by my opinion which is popular amongst the youth and more#ENDSARS
Today I learnt that the police force needs deep reform and sensitization.
This is not my official statement… my official statement will be out soon
Lastly I will like to thank @aleeygiwa , Mr Etim Godwin from J command for stepping in… #EndSars #NoBePhysicalSomething“
Hopefully, the reason for his arrest will be revealed in his soon to be published press release. Praiz joins the enormous list of Nigerian youths calling for the end of SARS for reasons bothering on harassment of young well dressed men in Lagos, unlawful arrest and exploitation and sometimes cold blood murder.
