Why #EndSARS is trending on X?

The #EndSARS movement is trending again, and it’s essential to understand the context behind it. #EndSARS started as a call to dismantle Nigeria’s notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) due to its history of brutality, human rights violations, and extortion.

The movement gained massive attention in 2020 after a video surfaced showing SARS officers brutalising a young man in a Lagos hotel.

The protests, which began on October 8, 2020, quickly transformed into a broader demand for social justice, good governance, and an end to police violence. Unfortunately, the Nigerian government’s response was marred by violence, with security forces opening fire on unarmed protesters, resulting in at least 56 deaths.

Latest development

#EndSARS is currently trending on X with over 8,000 posts, making it the 5th most trending topic at the time of this report.

This follows an allegation against the Lagos State Government by some Nigerians.

The recent attacks on the Lagos State Government were spurred by the alleged offer of N100 million to victims of the #EndSARS protest. The Lagos Government’s purported compensation offer has been met with skepticism, with many questioning the government’s motives.

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