Nigerians launch endsars campaign twitter

The #EndSARS campaign on Twitter refers to a widespread online movement that began in October 2020, calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit of the Nigerian Police Force known for its human rights abuses, extortion, and extrajudicial killings.

The movement gained momentum on Twitter, with many Nigerians using the hashtag #EndSARS to express their outrage and demand justice for the victims of SARS brutality. The campaign was fueled by a series of high-profile cases of police brutality, including the killing of a young man, Kolade Johnson, who was shot by SARS officers in Lagos.

The #EndSARS movement quickly gained international attention, with many celebrities, activists, and organizations around the world expressing their support for the cause. The Nigerian government was forced to respond to the growing pressure, and on October 11, 2020, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the dissolution of SARS.

However, the movement did not end there. Many Nigerians continued to demand accountability and justice for the victims of SARS brutality, and the #EndSARS hashtag remained a powerful symbol of the struggle for police reform and human rights in Nigeria.

Here are some key tweets from the #EndSARS campaign:

These tweets represent just a small sample of the many voices that were raised in support of the #EndSARS movement on Twitter. The campaign was a powerful example of the impact that social media can have in mobilizing people and driving social change.