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Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins has claimed that she was assaulted by uniformed officers while preparing free meals for homeless individuals in Lagos.
The actress took to Instagram to share her experience, revealing that during her community outreach, officers believed to be from the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) task force confronted her.
According to Sarah, the officers harassed her, confiscated her cooking equipment and food supplies, and disrupted the charitable exercise.
She also posted a video showing her injured hand, expressing pain and disbelief over what she described as an unprovoked attack.
In her post, she wrote, “My heart aches. Today, while I was preparing free food for vulnerable and homeless people on the streets of Lagos, as I always do, some uniformed men arrived, harassed me, bullied me, and took away the food I was preparing, my cooking gas, and everything I was using.
“My only offense was serving love on a plate through my healthy meals. I am not a chef, and I do not cook for a living.”
The actress emphasized that her outreach was solely an act of kindness aimed at supporting those in need.
She further urged the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure justice is served, stressing that her intentions were purely to assist the homeless and promote goodwill within the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Sarah Martins during her community outreach?
Sarah Martins alleged that she was assaulted by uniformed officers who confronted her while she was preparing free meals for homeless individuals in Lagos.
What did the officers do to her?
The officers harassed her, seized her cooking equipment and food supplies, and disrupted her charitable efforts.
What does Sarah Martins want from the authorities?
She is calling on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and ensure that justice is served.