On October 3rd 2020, A viral message broadcast on social media suggested men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS had gunned down a Nigerian youth, snatched his car, and sped off with it.

I. As the video spread on Social media, the hashtag #ENDSARS started to garner momentum as more young people demanded an end to the brutal police unit that has for years brutalized young Nigerians.
II. As the video spread, several other young Nigerians, particularly those from the tech community recalled their experiences on Twitter, escalating into a fury of outburst that eventually morphed into one of the largest youth organized protests in the history of Nigeria.

Sunday October 4th 2020, as social media protests gained momentum, Nigeria’s Minister for State for Labour, Festus Keyamo revealed the young man was not dead and shared a picture of him in a hospital with head wounds. https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/10/04/endsars-keyamo-clarifies-ughelli-incident-says-victim-not-dead/

I. The Nigerian Police Force, through the Inspector General of Police, announced the ban of SARS members and other Tactical Squads from carrying out routine patrols and other conventional low-risk duties, stop and search duties, checkpoints, mounting of roadblocks, traffic checks, etc with immediate effect.
II. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari wants to see reforms in the Nigerian Police Force.“We reviewed several of these issues. The President and I have had discussions on this, he is very concerned about it. He wants to see reforms.”
III. House of Rep member, Honourable Akin Alabi filed a motion with the House of Reps to dissolve the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). Alabi who represents Ona-Ara/Egbeda Federal Constituency of Oyo State disclosed his intentions to dissolve the Unit.

Wednesday 7th October, youths were seen marching peacefully to the Force Headquarters at Ikeja, carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Protect, not exploit”, “Nigeria police stop killing us,” amongst other printed messages.

I. This was the start of a 14-day protest that eventually turned violent and hijacked by hoodlums.
II. The Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila says that the House will draft new legislation to establish a system of accountability for the Nigerian police. https://nairametrics.com/2020/10/07/endsars-house-of-reps-to-draft-new-police-legislation-in-30-days/

Thursday October 8th 2020, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, warned against attacks on law enforcement officers by the ENDSARS protesters following the reported murder of one policeman, injury to another, and alleged stealing of arms and ammunition by the protesters.

Friday 9th October, Buhari tweeted on Friday night after his meeting with the Inspector General of Police. “I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt”.

I. The Nigerian Bar Association condemned the serial breaches of the fundamental rights of Nigerians by officers of the FSARS and urged that the Police put in place demonstrable measures to ensure proper enforcement and monitoring of the new directives https://nairametrics.com/2020/10/09/endsars-police-must-ensure-proper-enforcement-of-new-directive-nba/.
II. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he condemns any use of force on #EndSARS protesters across the nation and urges the FG to listen to the youth and investigate the use of force on protesters.
III. Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy said it has noted the protests against the brutality of SARS and says it agrees that such acts of brutality must stop.
IV. The management of Flutterwave Inc announced the opening of a public fund aimed at catering for the medical bills of those injured during the protest against the brutality of officers of the FSARS.
V. President Buhari through his Twitter handle revealed he had ordered the Inspector General of Police to address Nigerians appealing for calm and patience. “The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, & ensure erring personnel are brought to justice. I appeal for patience & calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.

Saturday 10th October, Jimoh Isiaka was allegedly killed by the Nigerian Police on Saturday in Ogbomosho over the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The Police claimed they did not shoot protesters. Isiaka was declared dead at the Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

I. The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde questioned why State Governors are called Chief Security Officers and don’t have the necessary powers to control the police force. The Governor disclosed this in a statement while reacting to the death of Jimoh Isiaka, a protester killed by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) on Saturday.
II. The killing of Jimoh Isiaka angered more protesters leading to a massive coalition to move the protest from social media to the streets.
III. Other startups joined Flutterwave in raising funds to support the EndSARS protest and stop police brutality. The funds were also to be channeled towards treating victims of Police Brutality.
Sunday 11th October, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has announced the dissolution of SARS across all 36 states and the federal Capital with immediate effect. The IGP made this known during a press conference in Abuja.

The first major gathering of protests along the Lekki-Epe expressway took place disrupting the traffic along the 49.5-kilometer road. Iconic images of the protests start to spread across social media spurring more young Nigerians into joining the protest to show solidarity.

Monday 12th October [the protest was now over a week old], President Buhari addressed the SARS protest in his first televised speech saying, “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.”

I. Protesters gathered again at the Lekki VI toll gate making it the epicenter of the call for the End of SARS.
II. Meanwhile, reports on Social Media indicates protesters were being attacked by Police in an attempt to quell the protests.
III. Amnesty International announces that the Nigerian Police Force has killed 10 persons since the anti-police brutality protests started the week before.
IV. The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike announced that all forms of protest have been banned in the state, therefore the proposed #EndSARS protest in Port Harcourt for Tuesday 13th October 2020 should not hold. He disclosed this in a social media statement on Monday evening, after the Lagos protests turned violent, as police allegedly attacked protesters in Surulere, Lagos. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/420366-wike-bans-endsars-protests-in-rivers-state.html
V. Olumide Akpata, President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), said the association is working to secure the release of protesters in the #EndSARS protests.
VI. Nigerian celebrity, Davido meets with the IG of Police in Abuja calling for a psychological reevaluation of Policemen.

Tuesday 13th October, The Lagos State Government set up a N200 million fund for residents in the states who have been victims of police brutality. This was made known by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu while addressing protesters in Alausa, Ikeja area of Lagos State. He requested a list of names of Lagos State residents that have been affected by police brutality.

I. The IGP announced the setup of a new Police outfit known as Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) to take over from the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
II. He also ordered all personnel of the disbanded unit to report to the force headquarters in Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination.
III. The Presidential Panel on Police Reforms set up by the government accepted five demands made by the #EndSARS protesters across the country https://nairametrics.com/2020/10/13/just-in-endsars-presidential-panel-okays-5-demands-of-protesters/
IV. Despite the ban of protesting activities in Rivers State, residents of Port Harcourt defied the Governor and marched to the Government House while chanting the song “solidarity forever”.
V. Nigeria’s immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan weighed in on the protest, saying that Nigerians don’t deserve to lose their lives while protesting peacefully for the advancement of their country.

Wednesday 14th October, Nigerians have taken to the streets again today to protest the unveiling of a new police unit to replace an agency that was disbanded following public outcry over its alleged corruption, violence and human rights abuses https://www.arise.tv/from-endsars-to-endswat-nigerians-kick-against-new-police-unit/.

I. Feminist Coalition, one of the leading NGOs currently campaigning against police brutality in Nigeria announced that it had raised the total sum of N37,355,149.48 in crowdfunding for the protest which is aimed at supporting protesters https://nairametrics.com/2020/10/14/endsars-protest-feminist-coalition-group-raise-additional-n31-million-crowdfund-in-four-days/.
II. FinTech advocates reveal plans to start adopting cryptocurrencies to raise funds to support protests. This was in reaction to rumours that the CBN had instructed banks to stop allowing their platforms to be used to raise funds.
III. Billionaire boss of the leading social media platform Twitter, and payments company Square, Jack Dorsey, joined the support of the #EndSARS protest.

Thursday 15th October, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) announced that all street demonstrations have been banned. This came on the back of protesters still actively demonstrating on the streets, despite the Federal Government scrapping the SARS unit, saying the “unruly conduct of the crowd and manner of demonstrations are in complete violation of the COVID-19 safety protocols https://www.arise.tv/security-committee-bans-protest-in-nigerias-capital/

I. The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) demanded that all the police officers who participated in actions that led to injury or death of Nigerians must be brought to justice. This was disclosed by the Ekiti State Governor and NGF Chairman, Kayode Fayemi, after the governors held a meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
II. The Governor of Lagos State disclosed that the State Government has arrested and is currently probing police officers that were involved in brutalizing protesters at the Surulere protest venue.
III. The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) demanded that all the police officers who participated in actions that led to injury or death of Nigerians must be brought to justice. This was disclosed by the Ekiti State Governor and NGF Chairman, Kayode Fayemi, after the governors, held a meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
IV. The popular hacking group “Anonymous” claimed via its Twitter handle, that it had breached some Nigerian government websites. This was the start of many other hacking of government social media assets.
V. Former presidential candidate and governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has criticized the move to ban protests against police brutality in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
VI. The president of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will ensure that the five demands made by protesters are implemented.Speaking during a plenary session, Lawan described the demands by the protesters as “legitimate”, and said the National Assembly would “prevail on the Executive arm of government to ensure expeditious implementation.” He however urged the protesters to end the street protests so that the Federal Government can have the chance to see that their demands are met.
VII. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Nigeria’s of Southwestern Lagos state has revealed the identity of “erring officers” who brutalized #EndSARS protesters in the state.“I am very sorry about this experience. All the erring officers involved have been arrested; Inspector Bagou Michael; Inspector Ekpoudom Etop; Sgt Nnamdi Majura and Sgt. Akinyemi Benson and they are facing an orderly room trial immediately.” the governor stated in a series of tweets Thursday. https://twitter.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1316823660020355074., https://www.arise.tv/lagos-governor-exposes-officers-who-brutalised-endsars-protesters/

Friday 16th October, the Police Service Commission reportedly listed the names of 37 former members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for dismissal from service.

I. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) announced that it has constituted members of an independent investigation panel into the activities of the dissolved SARS, as the Federal Government finds a way to end the nationwide protests.
II. The Minister for Africa for the UK Government, James Duddridge MP, says the United Kingdom is monitoring the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria and calls for a peaceful police reform process.
III. Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki, has called on the states’ police command to provide adequate security for #EndSARS demonstrators in Benin city the state capital after the death of one of the protester https://www.arise.tv/endsars-nigerian-governor-obaseki-calls-for-more-security-after-protester-dies-in-edo-state-2/
IV. The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, broke his silence on the #EndSARS protests to announce that the 36 State Governors and the FCT Minister will set up judicial panels of inquiry that will adopt public hearings.
V. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked rumours that its website was hacked. Information on social media suggests the Apex bank had its website hacked.

Saturday 17th October, Protesters across Nigeria held candlelight services Friday night to honour young Nigerians killed by members of the police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

I. The Nigerian Army has announced October 20 as the date to commence its annual “Crocodile Smile VI” exercise which it says will counter negative propaganda in social media and across cyberspace. It will be a cyber warfare exercise designed to identify, track, and counter negative propaganda on social media. Meanwhile, the military later claims it was not targeted at protesters. https://www.arise.tv/after-10-days-of-endsars-protests-nigerian-army-includes-cyber-warfare-in-annual-crocodile-smile-exercise/
II. Clash between policemen and #EndSARS protesters in the area where a protester, Anthony Onome, was stabbed on Saturday and a stray bullet hit and killed another protester, who died on the spot.

Sunday 18th 2020, #EndSARS protesters launched a helpline center and an online radio platform named ‘Soro Soke’ to aid the coordination of the protesters nationwide through effective and timely communication.

I. The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan called for an end to the #EndSARS protests after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila at the State House in Abuja.
II. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the terms of reference of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution into abuses by the SARS.
III. The #EndSARS protesters reportedly blocked the headquarter of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Abuja so as to prevent activities at the apex bank on Monday.
IV. Meanwhile, the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reacted to media reports that he was among those sponsoring #EndSARS protesters across the country. While denying the allegation and exonerating himself, Tinubu advised Nigerians to jettison the news.

Monday 19th October, Lagos State Government inaugurated an 8-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution to investigate cases of police brutality in the state. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who cited Section 5 of Tribunals of Inquiry Law, Laws of Lagos State, 2015 as a legal justification to set up the panel.

I. Edo State Government announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew across the state with effect from 4pm. This was following a jail-break at the Benin Prison, and incidents of vandalism and attacks reportedly carried out by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests.
II. Soldiers were deployed to the streets of Abuja and stationed in strategic places to curb the #EndSARS protest that has in some cases gone out of hand as suspected hoodlums were reportedly attacking protesters and pro-SARS groups.
III. Police fired teargas at protesters in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, as the nationwide protests against police brutality continued on Monday. Demonstrators in the city were stopped by police as they marched through the streets blocking traffic.
IV. Meanwhile, protesters continued their protests at the Lekki Toll Plaza with more youth pouring into the streets of Lagos. Reports indicate the protest had cost and was adversely affecting the Lagos economy. A Lagos State Government source revealed they had lost at least N234m to the closure of toll gates since the commencement of the #EndSARS protests, although the state has continued to generate money from adverts at the toll plazas.

Monday 20th October, The Nigerian Senate asked the country’s President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency address the nation on reforms being embarked upon to end police brutality.

I. The Senate also ordered the Nigerian police to henceforth accompany peaceful protesters when necessary and called on the thousands of #EndSARS protesters to end all demonstrations nationwide as the government works hard to meet their demands.
II. Court orders freezing of Bank accounts of protesters.
III. The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, vowed that he will not sign off the 2021 Appropriation Bill presently before the National Assembly if adequate provisions are not made for the compensation of the families of the victims of police brutality and meeting the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
IV. Suspected miscreants and arsonists burnt down the Dutse Makaranta police station in the Kubwa area of Abuja. This is after the clash between policemen and #EndSARS protesters in the area where a protester, Anthony Onome, was stabbed on Saturday and a stray bullet hit and killed another protester, who died on the spot.
V. At 11:49 am, the Lagos State Government announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in all parts of the state, with effect from 4 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020. This was due to the hijacked #EndSARS protests in the state, where hoodlums attacked citizens and destroyed properties.
VI. Ekiti State and Plateau state impose 24-hour curfews.
VII. At about 4 pm, the IG of Nigerian Police Force, M.A Adamu, ordered the immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot police unit, Police Mobile Force (PMF), over attacks on police facilities by hoodlums during the #EndSARS protests.
VIII. About noon, a police station in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State was set on fire by suspected thugs. Eyewitnesses who shared videos via their Twitter accounts said the reprisal attacks were allegedly fueled by the shooting of one person in that area by policemen.
IX. The United States embassy and consulate in Nigeria, announced the shutting down of its consulate in Lagos State for two days with effect from Tuesday, October 20, 2020, due to the hijacked #EndSARS protests.
X. US airline Delta turns back passengers en route to Nigeria from the United States. The airline had a stopover in Dakar Senegal but had to go back to the US after several reports of violence. The airline canceled subsequent flights into Nigeria.
XI. Meanwhile, The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) denied the alleged shut of the nation’s airspace due to the unrest, arising from the hijacked #EndSARS protests in Lagos, Abuja, and some other states in the country.