Nigeria protest news

Here are some recent news updates on protests in Nigeria:

October 2020:

The #EndSARS protest, which began on October 4, 2020, gained international attention and widespread support. The protest was sparked by allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force.
On October 20, 2020, the Nigerian government announced the disbandment of SARS, but the protests continued, with demands for broader police reforms and accountability.
On October 22, 2020, the Nigerian government imposed a 24-hour curfew in Lagos, Abuja, and other cities, leading to clashes between protesters and security forces.

November 2020:

On November 4, 2020, the Nigerian government announced the establishment of a new police unit, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, to replace SARS.
On November 6, 2020, the #EndSARS protest continued, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in Lagos and other cities, despite the government's efforts to disperse them.
On November 10, 2020, the Nigerian government announced the setting up of an independent panel to investigate allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses.

December 2020:

On December 2, 2020, the Nigerian government announced the release of 102 detained protesters, including several high-profile activists.
On December 10, 2020, the #EndSARS protest marked its 100th day, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in Lagos and other cities to demand justice and accountability.

January 2021:

On January 11, 2021, the Nigerian government announced the establishment of a new police unit, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), to investigate and prosecute cases of police brutality and human rights abuses.
On January 20, 2021, the #EndSARS protest continued, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in Lagos and other cities to demand justice and accountability.

Recent developments:

On February 13, 2021, the Nigerian government announced the release of 541 detained protesters, including several high-profile activists.
On February 24, 2021, the #EndSARS protest marked its 200th day, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in Lagos and other cities to demand justice and accountability.
On March 10, 2021, the Nigerian government announced the establishment of a new police unit, the Police Reform Committee, to investigate and prosecute cases of police brutality and human rights abuses.

Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and this information may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.