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:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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