Latest news on endsars protest

The EndSARS protest was a series of demonstrations that took place in Nigeria from October 2020 to February 2021, calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force known for its human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings. Here are some of the latest news updates on the EndSARS protest:

Recent Developments:

  1. Lagos State Government Settles N200 Million Compensation to Victims: The Lagos State Government has announced that it has settled N200 million in compensation to victims of police brutality and human rights abuses during the EndSARS protest.
  2. Nigerian Government Sets Up Judicial Panel to Investigate SARS Abuses: The Nigerian Government has set up a judicial panel to investigate allegations of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
  3. EndSARS Protesters Demand Justice for Victims: Protesters have continued to demand justice for victims of police brutality and human rights abuses, calling for the prosecution of officers involved in the killings and abuses.
  4. Nigerian Police Launch Investigation into Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: The Nigerian Police Force has launched an investigation into the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, which occurred on October 20, 2020.
  5. International Community Condemns Human Rights Abuses: The international community, including human rights organizations and governments, have condemned the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the EndSARS protest.

Recent Reports:

  1. Report by Amnesty International: Amnesty International has released a report detailing the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the EndSARS protest. The report estimates that at least 56 people were killed during the protest.
  2. Report by Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch has also released a report on the EndSARS protest, detailing the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the protest.
  3. Report by the Nigerian Government: The Nigerian Government has released a report on the EndSARS protest, which acknowledges the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the protest.

Recent Statements:

  1. Statement by the Nigerian Government: The Nigerian Government has issued a statement acknowledging the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the EndSARS protest, and has promised to take steps to prevent such abuses in the future.
  2. Statement by the Lagos State Government: The Lagos State Government has issued a statement acknowledging the human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings that occurred during the EndSARS protest, and has promised to take steps to prevent such abuses in the future.
  3. Statement by the Nigerian Police Force: The Nigerian Police Force has issued a statement denying allegations of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings during the EndSARS protest, and has promised to investigate allegations of misconduct by its officers.

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