#ENDSARS Protest

The End SARS protest, which took place in Nigeria in 2020, was a youth-led movement demanding the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian police notorious for brutality, corruption, and human rights abuses. The protests, sparked by viral videos of police violence, quickly gained international attention through social media. Despite peaceful demonstrations, the movement faced violent crackdowns by security forces, culminating in the Lekki Toll Gate massacre on October 20, 2020, where soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters. The End SARS protests marked a significant moment in Nigeria's fight against police misconduct and government accountability.

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