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Nollywood Actress Assaulted By Officers While Feeding Homeless

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has reported an alleged assault by uniformed officers in Lagos while she was distributing free meals […]

‘My offense was serving love on plate’ - Actress Sarah Martins cries out over alleged assault

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has reported an alleged assault by uniformed officers in Lagos while she was distributing free meals to homeless individuals. According to her account on social media, the incident occurred during a community outreach program she was conducting in the city. Martins claimed that officers from the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force approached her, seized her cooking equipment and food supplies, and disrupted the charitable event. She posted a video showing an injury to her hand and expressed distress over the incident.

Martins said she was providing free food to vulnerable and homeless people in Lagos, an activity she regularly undertakes. She emphasized that her intention was solely to support those in need through her community outreach program, motivated by a desire to promote goodwill and help the less fortunate. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals engaging in charitable activities in the city.

The actress has called for an investigation, seeking justice and stressing that her actions were aimed at supporting the homeless and promoting community welfare. The Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force is a Lagos State government agency responsible for maintaining law and order, and its actions have been controversial in the past, with some critics questioning its approach to law enforcement. The Lagos State government has not commented on the incident involving Sarah Martins.

The case highlights the need for authorities to ensure that individuals conducting charitable activities are not harassed or intimidated. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken to address the concerns raised by Martins and other community stakeholders.

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