{"id":528,"date":"2020-10-16T16:53:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T15:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/?p=528"},"modified":"2020-10-16T17:09:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:09:06","slug":"nigerian-youth-around-the-world-call-for-serious-change-during-endsars-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/2020\/10\/16\/nigerian-youth-around-the-world-call-for-serious-change-during-endsars-protests\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Youth around the World call for serious change during #ENDSARS Protests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nigerian Youths are calling for a serious reform while protesting for the end of the SARS taskforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SARS, Special Anti-Robbery Squad now disbanded and recreated into SWAT was a force established to tackle crime such as robbery. Recently the officers have been accused of great injustice and the killings of innocent young lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has led to an uprising, with many youths from all over Nigeria protesting against the task force.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nigerian youths have said \u2018enough is enough\u2019 and are prepared to keep on protesting until the Nigerian Government achieves their demands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1017\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248-1017x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248-1017x1024.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0248.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>President Muhammadu Buhari released a video on Twitter saying: \u201cThe disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XjQMSr3jlm\">pic.twitter.com\/XjQMSr3jlm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MBuhari\/status\/1315631722604748804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Nigerian youth are not satisfied with the news arguing that this has been done four times already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SARS are known as the \u2018masters of disguise,\u2019 they do not wear uniform making it easier to target the young.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey claim they want to stop internet fraudsters. These guys are called yahoo yahoo guys in Nigeria, they want to stop them on the road, catch them, and put them in court,\u201d said Esan Olabisi, an avid protestor in Lagos, Nigeria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However what protestors like Esan have noticed is that anybody with coloured hair or anybody who dresses urban they will allegedly stop and collect money. Therefore, doing the exact opposite of their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0225.jpg 770w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0225-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption>(Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI \/ AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were all wondering what is going on, this has been happening for so long and nobody is saying anything. But then recently there has been an uproar,\u201d said Esan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fulani Kwajafa, the Founder of SARS has told the BBC that he feels sad and guilty about what the agency has become.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The youths are using their voices from all over the world, either through a retweet or the raising of a placard. Many celebrities have also come to the aid, such as Nigerian superstars Davido and Wizkid, and American music artists Trey Songz and Kanye West.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Minor victories and they\u2019re all coming together. Little by little. From social media, to the streets to the office of the Inspector General of Police to the office of the Speaker of the House of reps. Each and every single one of our our voices is being heard! 5 for 5 granted. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Sgv21iZKRO\">pic.twitter.com\/Sgv21iZKRO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Davido (@davido) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davido\/status\/1316052450751721473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The protests had been peaceful until recently according to Esan Olabisi. \u201cThe police men started shooting at us with live bullets. I was in close range and the police man still shot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HELP!!!!<br>THEY ARE SHOOTING AT US AT AJUWON<\/p>&mdash; Upcoming Pastor Mrs (@HoneyEmprezz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HoneyEmprezz\/status\/1315618080077369344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She explained that during the protests they are not holding anything dangerous, just placards made of cardboard or wood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand in London, protests have been much calmer. Roy Biakpara, a protestor from last week\u2019s protest said: \u201cUnlike in Nigeria, there was no fear of police shooting at us or using teargas on us. It was a legally registered protest. The police are as civil as you can imagine. We had it easier than they do in Nigeria, yet we fight the same cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0247-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0247-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0247-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0247-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/InvictaNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0247.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Image provided by Roy Biakpapra <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retweets, likes, comments and shares have not stopped worldwide. Nigerian youth continue to hope for a new and safer Nigeria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are all one!! Irrespective of religion or tribe!! We are all one!! There should be no division!! Love must lead!! We are all Nigerian Youths and all we want is a better Nigeria!!! Together we shall overcome!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EndSARS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EndSARS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2XdswjJveo\">pic.twitter.com\/2XdswjJveo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrmacaronii\/status\/1317082331560148999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian Youths are calling for a serious reform while protesting for the end of the SARS taskforce.&nbsp; SARS, Special Anti-Robbery Squad now disbanded and recreated into SWAT was a force established to tackle crime such as robbery. 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