#ENDSARS:
The long journey to a worldwide protest
Background
SARS is a branch of the Nigeria Police Force under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID). The squad deals with crimes associated with armed robbery, car snatching, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and crimes associated to firearms. SARS officers carry guns, but do not wear Nigerian police uniforms or badges (much like similar “plainclothes” police units in other nations).
Public records indicate systematic Corruption of the FSARS Units throughout Nigeria, successive Governments have been unwilling to either reform or scrap this Unit. This may not be unconnected with the penchant of this Unit to aid electoral malpractices by “snatching” ballot boxes, voter intimidation, the kidnapping of electoral officers, maiming electorates and ensuring elections do not hold in areas deemed to be strongholds of political opponents.
The Brutality
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The Victims
some of the identified victims as reported by major news platforms includes;
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Celebrities lending their voices
This has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I'll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020.
They MUST listen to us, they MUST make/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won't work this time!!!
— Runtown (@iRuntown) October 4, 2020
Chaos everywhere. Still no response from authorities. Keep the energy up! We are not backing down!!! #ENDSARS #EndPoliceBrutality
— Bop Daddy (@falzthebahdguy) October 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/EmenaIo/status/1314595621370765312
More notable tweets
āEnd SARS, end SARSā ā Protester refuses to back down despite being flogged by soldiers#EndSARS #EndSarsProtests #ShutItAllDown #EyiNaScam pic.twitter.com/mLZkGihSj0
— Naijablogger247 (@Naijablogger247) October 10, 2020
If you think those of us protesting are rebellious and Jobless take look at the story behind Richards dead. A Nigerian Student and i can't see NANS Strongly on this movement you are as good as a wicked, selfish murderer if all do seek favour to ur interest #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/nGFYT1X5Ag
— ššš”šš«šØ (@JahbroMangut) October 10, 2020
Segun Awosanya (@segalink) traces the history of #EndSARS and outlines some of the reasons why the calls for police reform are important.@sunrisedailynow#CTVLiveTweets pic.twitter.com/5kc18Vwegw
— Channels Television (@channelstv) October 10, 2020
āEnd SARS, end SARSā ā Protester refuses to back down despite being flogged by soldiers#EndSARS #EndSarsProtests #ShutItAllDown #EyiNaScam pic.twitter.com/mLZkGihSj0
— Naijablogger247 (@Naijablogger247) October 10, 2020
Policeman joins #EndSarsProtests. He says his brother was a victim of #FSARS brutality.
_____#EndSARS NANS #EyiNaScam
Mr President #TachaAgainstSARS#BuhariResignNow Steff#OndoDecide2020 #ShutItAllDown Namibia
Sowore #EndPoliceBrutality pic.twitter.com/C0YMywQsyS— World News Forum (@worldnewsforum1) October 10, 2020
Anytime you think of backing out on this #EndSARS protest just watch this video šššpic.twitter.com/n42oMyCh2L
— Big psticks š¤ (@iiampsticks) October 10, 2020
The Governor of a State in Nigeria said on live television that SARS exchange fire with the Police IG Squad over N500k in his state. This is the rogue unit they want to convince us they can reform. #EndSARS first. Get them off our streets. Reform them in house. pic.twitter.com/UjbEbWei42
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) October 10, 2020
Edo boys send a strong message to #FSARS operatives, warning them not to kill again.
______#EndSARS #EndSarsNow #EndPoliceBrutalitynow
Burna NANS #EyiNaScam#TachaAgainstSARS pic.twitter.com/DO6QAtl5BH— World News Forum (@worldnewsforum1) October 10, 2020
#EndSarsProtests turned violent after #FSARS operatives arrested some #ENDSARS protesters, then the guys got annoyed and started vandalising and attacking Imoru police station, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
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Burna NANS #EyiNaScam#TachaAgainstSARS pic.twitter.com/3ZmFBfBK0Y— World News Forum (@worldnewsforum1) October 10, 2020
Mr President we know you see all these assault going on , we have been crying for so long , buh you chose deaf ears #EyiNaScam #EndSARS / NANS / #BuhariResignNow / steff #ShutItAllDown pic.twitter.com/YPcm73Xq5O
— New Comer (@iam_Daxx) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/Updateboyx/status/1314852080427970561
We are live!! Festac protest!! #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/2lePPrg93e
— Possy (@PossyOge) October 10, 2020
Although I celebrate the dissolution of FSARS, this dissolution will only be a disillusion if not backed up by an Executive Order from General @MBuhari, because, as you can see from the date on the attached @BBC headline, this is not the first time this same IG dissolved SARS! pic.twitter.com/BVkzrN4kn2
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) October 11, 2020
Let buhari make the announcement.
— Janaš (@jana_duchess) October 11, 2020
Wizkid protesting in London pic.twitter.com/xQ3WNLb0XO
https://twitter.com/BrianJDennis/status/1315295790064115713
I don't understand this country. pic.twitter.com/OinAQ5zFFj
— X. (@ardnaxeI) October 11, 2020
Femi Adesina is the enemy within. #EndSARS
— Slimfit (@iSlimfit) October 11, 2020
Read full story here:
https://t.co/z2nNwpmT0i pic.twitter.com/90ZY0SCggH
https://twitter.com/wildeyeq/status/1315303048584089601
https://twitter.com/Updateboyx/status/1315298822923472898
You are still shooting at peaceful protesters and you say SARS has been dissolved?? How are we to take you seriously??? We never tire oooo!!! We canāt even be!! There is too much at stake!!! #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG
— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) October 11, 2020
All the planned protests should go on: 1. Justice for murdered Jimoh Isiaq 2. Justice for arrested protesters. 3. Ending SARS is one of many critical issues. 4. We canāt make this too easy for them. @MBuhari stays hiding from the issue. #ENDSARS #EndPoliceBrutality
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) October 11, 2020
They chased us with bullets, teargas and watercannon. That water cannon truck drove like a demolition derby through people's cars. Meanwhile, it patiently waited for the pro-SARS protesters on the other side of the road as they blocked the road.#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) October 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/Ha_yles/status/1315302045541425161
Is this what this country wants???
— Osato 'EDK' Edokpayi (@satoEDK) October 11, 2020
Pro sars people mobbed and beat my friend up at Unity Fountain using sticks and boots#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality pic.twitter.com/8pUjR0Z3iq
We canāt walk away from fellow protesters who were arrested by @PoliceNG neither can we go to sleep on the grave of Jimoh Isiaq without demanding justice for his death. Thatās why we must stay protesting!!!! #EndPoliceBrutality #ENDSARS @ProfOsinbajo @MBuhari
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) October 11, 2020
They're chasing us with an Armoured Personnel Carrier.
— Demola Of Lagos šµ (@OmoGbajaBiamila) October 11, 2020
They rammed into 4 cars, protesters arrested and brutalized heavily.#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/7lXELd3IrR
BREAKING: Despite Disbandment Of SARS, Protesters In Abuja Demand Justice For Victims Of Police Brutality | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/LADovz9mu6#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality pic.twitter.com/KYVW3y3kBH
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 11, 2020
They chased us with bullets, teargas and watercannon. That water cannon truck drove like a demolition derby through people's cars. Meanwhile, it patiently waited for the pro-SARS protesters on the other side of the road as they blocked the road.#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) October 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23EndSARS&src=trend_click&vertical=trends
All #EndSARS protest should still proceed till the Nigerian president announce it himself! pic.twitter.com/jPsIg8uLig
— Naija (@Naija_PR) October 11, 2020
Even the media personnel were beaten by @PoliceNG right now.
— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) October 11, 2020
#EndSars is also end police brutality but @PoliceNG are shooting and teargassing protesters. #NoRetweetNoSurrender #EndPoliceBrutality#BuhariIsAfraidOfNigerianYouth
WE HAVE NOTHING TO CELEBRATE !! SHINE YOUR EYES ! NEW YEAR, SAME STORY #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/ZlovAZhcbC
— Lady Donli (@LadyDonli) October 11, 2020
Check the dates and retweet. #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/LSoYBp33e2
— Name cannot be blank (@hackSultan) October 11, 2020
#ENDSARS: Canadian rapper, Drake, joins campaign https://t.co/r61aWT3kKs
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) October 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/savvy_rinnuu/status/1315299947089203201
#EndSARS: Police attack PREMIUM TIMES journalist covering Abuja protest https://t.co/jD06q4Uy9w
— Premium Times (@PremiumTimesng) October 11, 2020
The police has followed us to GANA STREET IN MAITAMA!
— TheFitPriest.Com| PCOS whisperer (@SelemaEnang) October 11, 2020
POURING WATER, TRYING TO BEAT US.
Weāre parked infront of a Supermarket in Maitama.
DO NOT STOP THIS PROTEST!
YOUR COUNTRY HAS DONE NOTHING AND THIS IS A FOKKEN LIE!#EndSARS
After the IG's announcement, #EndSARS protesters headed back to Force Headquarters to press home other demands.
— 20.10.2020 (@I_Am_Ilemona) October 11, 2020
This video shows their number & the level of peaceful organization.#EndPoliceBrutality pic.twitter.com/nxMWDFahY5
2017. 2018. 2019. 2020. Same old script. HAVE WE NOT LEARNT ANYTHING???? WHY ARE WE CELEBRATING????#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #EndSARSnotRedeploy pic.twitter.com/gu4F3cIHHz
— ULOMA (@ulxma) October 11, 2020
LIVE BULLETS! 5 persons have confirmed that the Nigerian Police are shooting at #EndSARS protesters in Abuja.
— Tola (@adetolaov) October 11, 2020
IGP, @NigeriaPolice ask your men to stand down if your promises to #EndSARS are genuine pic.twitter.com/Uj6DjEAmOP
On this Sunday I stand with my brothers in sisters in Nigeria š³š¬ #endsars #endsarsbrutality #endpolicebrutality pic.twitter.com/A63ka5iIBg
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) October 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/davvydmoore/status/1315536087599771649
ATTACK ON PROTESTERS
— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) October 11, 2020
āToday activist @ibrahimu14 was assaulted and arrested by the police during protest in Abuja.
āProtest is a human right. Nigerian govt. must stop attacking protesters.#EndSARS #EndSarsNow #SARSENDED #Nigeriaš³š¬ #Abuja #AbujaProtests
https://twitter.com/peacesohard/status/1315938546285449218
They have to inform Buhari so Baba didn't even know š¤¦š½āāļø #BuhariHasBeenABadBoy #TachaSARSProtest #SarsMustEndhttps://t.co/wSLDvKSXcB
— MĪXXYFiRĆ (@maxxyfire) October 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/ericatasia/status/1315934171576008704
The protesters are protecting them.
— Alos Jay (@alos_jay) October 13, 2020
While they are not protecting the protesters...#BuhariHasBeenABadBoy #BuhariResignNow #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #PhProtest #wikecomeout pic.twitter.com/Qpe8bGdrqF
The Genesis of police brutality#BuhariHasBeenABadBoy #PortHarcourtProtests #KemiOlunloyo #Selina #NoBraDay #bolt #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria pic.twitter.com/ItqcQPC9yb
— Visionary Designs (@VisionaryDesig5) October 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/peacesohard/status/1315905203372257282
Police robbed me this morning, took me to an ATM to withdraw N20,000 for them - Abuja Lady claims
— Official HeraldTV (@HeraldNG) October 13, 2020
_______#SarsMustGo #SARSMUSTEND #SARSMUSTENDNOW Wike #NoBraDay #Phprotest Port Harcourt #EndBadGovernanceinNIGERIA pic.twitter.com/QWUwKOLkAw
Come see drama for AIT #SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/cBBNeCEIg0
— Favour (@__Faves) October 12, 2020