Buhari claims #EndSARS protesters wanted to ‘remove’ him
10 June 2021 |
8:28 am
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday claimed the #EndSARS protests against police brutality that took place in the country last October were aimed at ousting him from office. The president made the claim during an interview with Arise TV. Buhari blamed the protests on the dwindling inflow of foreign direct investment to the country. He insisted…
EndSARS protests| Photo. Credit @_thegramboii
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday claimed the #EndSARS protests against police brutality that took place in the country last October were aimed at ousting him from office.
The president made the claim during an interview with Arise TV.
Buhari blamed the protests on the dwindling inflow of foreign direct investment to the country.
He insisted that Nigeria’s army of young people that participated in the protests have made it unattractive to investors.
Details later.
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