Popular Nigerian comedian and activist, Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has shared a chilling account of his experience in police custody during the 2020 #EndSARS protests.
The content creator revealed that his celebrity status made him a primary target for physical abuse by security agents, but he also noted that his presence likely served as a protective shield for other detainees.
Detailing the severity of the situation, Mr Macaroni claimed that while he bore the brunt of the violence, the officers involved were explicitly constrained by his fame.
“When I was arrested during the 2020 #EndSARS protests I was beaten the most because I am a celebrity but I know they cannot k!!ll me,” he stated.
He further recounted the horrifying admission made by his captors, adding, “The officers beating me said to my face that if I wasn’t there, they would have unalive all the people.”
Read some f the comments below:
@dharmysosa
Some of the Police officers are the ones protesting now. Karma go catch everybody.
@obiadobe
Only if one know the number of youths that have been kpaid like that..
One will be more scared of the kind of place we are
@LyfAcrosBorders
Powerful and disturbing. This is why those protests mattered.
@kingmilesOT
He survived because they recognized his face. The ones nobody recognized didn’t get that mercy. Let that sit with you.
@slimsesan
The interviewer is a usual Nigerian babe trying to catch cruise.
@PalesaQuin
Just go and receive the apology haba
@tammyy_augustin
They lied though.
@ann_omatf
Thank God, he’s a celebrity, br@ve enough to protest and speak out.
@steve_powerhouz
Take note, the officers said….. not the govt ..
when u hear those idiots complaining about delayed salary. Just ignore them!
@freshnessofuk
Fame is the only bulletproof vest in Nigeria. If you are a nobody, your life has zero value.