#NigeriaYouthsLiveMatter Mesut Ozil Voices Support To The #EndSars Campaign—-German footballer, Mesut Ozil has on the Sunday, October 11th declared his support for the #EndSARS protest going on in Nigeria.
The footballer has joined his voice to that of other footballers like captain Ahmed Musa, Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi who had earlier supported the #EndSARS movement.
Ozil has never been one to shy away from issues major affecting the global Community and was one of the few footballers who condemned the Chinese treatment of Muslim Uighurs in China.
Taking to his verified Twitter page, Mesut Ozil said:
Horrible to hear what’s been going on in Nigeria. Let’s make this a trending topic everywhere ▶️ #EndSARS – My thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected. 🇳🇬💚 #EndPoliceBrutality
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 11, 2020
Horrible to hear what’s been going on in Nigeria. Let's make this a trending topic everywhere ▶️ #EndSARS – My thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected. 🇳🇬💚 #EndPoliceBrutality
— Mesut Özil (@M10) October 11, 2020
Keep in mind that his support is coming as Nigerians clamour for the abolition of the SARS unit of the police force accused of multiple human rights abuse, including harassment, extortion and murder.