Chelsea FC centre-back Anthony Rudiger have demonstrated his support for the ongoing massive call for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of Nigeria (SARS).
The 27-year-old German player yesterday took to his his Twitter to account to condemn the brutality meted out on civilians by the police.
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He wrote:
“Police brutality in Nigeria needs attention. You do that to your own people. It is so sad what is going on there. This has to end #PeaceFirst #EndSARS”
Police brutality in Nigeria needs attention. You do that to your own people.💔 It is so sad what is going on there. 🇳🇬 This has to end ❌🙏🏾 #PeaceFirst #EndSARS
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) October 10, 2020
Rudiger was in action throughout the entire duration of Germany’s 2-1 victory over Ukraine in a European Nations League group game. He provided an assist for the first goal scored by Matthias Ginter.
Germany will return to action on Tuesday when they take on Switzerland and Rudiger is expected to be at the heart of the defence. They currently sit at the second position in their group with 5 points from three games, while Switzerland are at the bottom with only a point.
Third placed Ukraine will also face the Spanish leaders that same day.
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