End SARS is a decentralised social movement, and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The slogan calls for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit of the Nigerian Police with a long record of abuses. The protests which takes its name from the slogan started in 2017 as a Twitter campaign using the hashtag #ENDSARS to demand the disbanding of the unit by the Nigerian government. After experiencing a revitalisation in October 2020 following more revelations of the abuses of the unit, mass demonstrations occurred throughout the major cities of Nigeria, accompanied by vociferous outrage on social media platforms. About 28 million tweets bearing the hashtag have been accumulated on Twitter alone. Solidarity protests and demonstrations by Nigerians in diaspora and sympathizers occurred in many major cities of the world. The protests is notable for its patronage by a demographic that is made of entirely young Nigerians. The movement has since expanded to include demands for good and accountable governance.
Within a few days of renewed protests, on 11 October 2020, the Nigerian Police Force announced that it was dissolving the unit with immediate effect. The move was widely received as a triumph of the demonstrations. However, it was noted in many quarters that similar announcements had been made in recent years to pacify the public without the unit actually being disbanded, and that the government had merely planned to reassign and review SARS officers to medical centres rather than disband the unit entirely. Protests have continued accordingly, and the Nigerian government has maintained a pattern of violent repression including the killing of demonstrators. There have been international demonstrations in solidarity with those happening in the country, and the movement has also grown increasingly critical of Muhammadu Buhari's government response to the protests.
SARS officers have been alleged to profile young Nigerians, mostly males, based on fashion choices, tattoos and hairstyles. They were also known to mount illegal road blocks, conduct unwarranted checks and searches, arrest and detain without warrant or trial, rape women, and extort young male Nigerians for driving exotic vehicles and using laptops and iPhones. Nigerians have shared both stories and video evidence of how officers of SARS engaged in kidnapping, murder, theft, rape, torture, unlawful arrests, humiliation, unlawful detention, extrajudicial killings and extortion of Nigerian citizens. A large section of the victims of the abuses of SARS have been young male Nigerians.
In October, the National Executive Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ordered the setting up of judicial panels of inquiry, across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory Abuja to x-ray and investigate historical allegations of human rights abuses carried out by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
So far, 28 states have set up their judicial panels. The simplified Term of Reference (ToR) for the panel members is to; receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings; evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; and recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.
The #EndSARS movement dates back to 2017, where Nigerian youths used the hashtag to share their experiences on violence and assault perpetrated by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS
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- Start of the protest: 10th October, 2020 A similar protest was held simultaneously in Umuahia, capital of Abia State, by other youths in the state. They visited the police headquarters on Bende Road and Abịa State House of Assembly as well as the Abia Government House. In Aba, the state's commercial nerve centre, youths took to the streets protesting police brutality on citizens. In a statement on his Twitter handle, the governor said: "I have taken note of the peaceful protests tagged #EndSARS and wish to assure Abịa youth and the general public that we will take up their concerns and ensure that your voices are heard at the right quarters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 23, the Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu approved the inauguration of a 10-member judicial panel of inquiry in the state. This panel is headed by Retired Justice S N Imo. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 2 deaths (on Oct 9th and Oct 20th) - Measure taken by the state: Abia state governor Okezie Ikpeazu imposed 24 hour curfew in Abia and Umuahia from 10pm to 6am on Tuesday 20th October, 2020 till further notice. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/endsars-curfew-now-10pm-to-6pm-in-abia-%E2%80%95-ikpeazu/
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on October 20 named 11 members of the panel drawn from the judiciary, civil society organisations, security, youth, religious and students groups. Justice Adamu Hobon (Rtd) was named chairperson. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: The Akwa Ibom State government on October 20 set up a 8-member judicial panel for the state. The panel has Justice Ifiok Ukana (Retd) as chairperson and Mfon Edemekong of Ministry of Justice as secretary of the panel. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 10th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: On Saturday, 10 October 2020, hundreds of young people gathered at Ekwueme Square, Awka in the morning hours and peacefully matched past the Eke Awka market, and through the major streets of the town with placards. SARS Awkuzu which is well known for human rights abuses is located in Anambra State. The protests continued in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State on Monday, 12 October, with protesters demanding that SARS be completely disbanded. Protests continued in Awka on Wednesday, 14 October 2020 with protesters demanding for a total reform of the Nigerian Police Force. On Friday, 16 October 2020, #EndSARS protesters including popular musicians and Anambra indigenes Phyno, Flavour, KCee, MasterKraft, marched from Awka, the state capital to Awkuzu town, where the dreaded SARS unit is situated, calling for the total shutdown of the office.The peaceful protesters were shot at by the officers of the supposedly dissolved SARS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - Judicial panel established: Governor Willie Obiano on October 16 set up a panel consisting of 11 members. The panel, according to the governor, would also look into the allegations of extrajudicial killings levelled against a former leader of SARS in the state, Chief Superintendent of Police James Nwafor (retired). The panel is headed by retired Justice V. N, Umeh. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: On Thursday 22nd October,2020 Governor Willie Obiano imposed 24 hours curfew starting from 8pm. All schools and markets remain closed till curfew is called off. All gatherings by groups and associations under any name or label from 8pm be banned. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/anambra-state-government-declares-24-hour-curfew-in-the-state/
- Start of the protest: 8th October,2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Bala Mohammed on October 29 inaugurated a 17-member judicial panel of inquiry to probe cases of human rights abuses by police in the state. The members are Justice Habibu Idris Shall (Rtd. High Court Judge) as chairperson. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor, Samuel Ortom, on October 21 inaugurated a nine-member judicial panel of Inquiry for the state. The panel is headed by a retired Chief Judge of the State, Justice Adam Onum. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 2 deaths (on Oct 9th and Oct 20th) - Measure taken by the state:
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- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Douye Diri on October 22 also set up a five-man panel. He announced Retired Justice Y.B. Ogola as chairperson and Allowed Opokuma as secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on October 22 inaugurated a seven-member judicial panel of enquiry and restitution to investigate police brutality on residents of the state. The chairman of the panel of enquiry is retired Justice Michael Edem.https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: On Friday, 23rd October,2020 the Cross River State. Governor imposed a 24 hour curfew in the state starting from 6pm. https//www.channelstv.com/2020/10/23/cross-river-govt-imposes-24-hour-curfew/
- Start of the protest: 10th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: On Saturday, 10 October 2020, the #EndSARS protest started from the Ekiugbo section of Ughelli, Delta State, went through the Ughelli Market, Ughelli Area Command and Isoko Road. The protests led to traffic gridlocks at the Ughelli-Patani section of the East-West Road. However, at Otovwodo Junction, fracas ensued as the peaceful protest assumed took another turn when hoodlums, motorcycle rider and others joined the youths. A police officer, Corporal Etaga Stanley of 'A' Division, Ughelli was disarmed, killed and his weapon and ammunition taken.On Wednesday, 14 October 2020, young people in Effurun and Warri, Delta State joined in the protests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - Judicial panel established: The Delta State government on October 17 constituted an eight-member judicial panel of inquiry. The chairperson of the panel is Justice Celestina Ogisi (retd) and Omamuzo Erebe is secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 1 death on Oct 9th - Measure taken by the state: On Thursday, 22nd October,2020 the Delta State Governor declared a 48 hours curfew from 8am to 6pm till further notice. The governor also shut down all public and private schools till Monday 2nd November,2020. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/422400-endsars-okowa-imposes-48-hour-curfew-in-delta.html
- Start of the protest: 13th October, 2020 On Tuesday, 13 October 2020, hundreds of protesters in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi State took to the streets with placards demanding an end to police brutality and the prosecution of guilty officers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: The governor of the state, David Umahi, on October 22 inaugurated an 8-member judicial panel committee. The panel is chaired by retired chief judge of the state, Justice Alloy Nwankwo. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: 16th October,2020 The #EndSARS protest in Benin City turned violent on Friday, 16 October 2020 as the protesters that gathered at the Edo State House of Assembly got attacked with stones and bullets by suspected thugs who claimed that the protesters disturbed their daily businesses. Two protesters were killed and many were injured in the attack. On 19th Oct, news broke that hoodlums had stormed the correctional centre in Edo state to free jailed inmates as part of the ENDSARS movement demands. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - Judicial panel established: The Edo State government on October 19 set up a 12-member judicial panel of Inquiry into circumstances surrounding the #EndSARS protests in the state. The chairperson is Justice Ada Ehigiamusoe and Joyce Ugbodaga is the secretary to the panel. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 6 deaths (between Oct 9th and 20th ) - Measure taken by the state: On 19th October, the governor declare 24hr curfew for the state from 4pm till further notice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS
- Start of the protest: 9th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 22, Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, inaugurated 12 members of the state’s judicial panel of Inquiry. Headed by retired judge Cornelius Akintayo. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: The Ekiti state government imposes 24 hour curfew starting from 10pm Tuesday ,20th October,2020 till 6am On Monday, 26th October,2020. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/391341/nigeria-24-hour-curfew-declared-in-ekiti-state-amid-endsars-protests-october-20
- Start of the protest: 13th October, 2020 On Tuesday, 13 October 2020, hundreds of protesters from different parts of Enugu State with placards denouncing and asking for the end to SARS, police brutality, extortion and harassment converged and moved from Okpara Square, Enugu to the Criminal Investigation Department where they submitted the five demands of the EndSARS protests. They were joined by musicians, Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli known as Flavour, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno and Zoro, a rapper. The protestors were later joined by the Deputy Governor of the State, Lolo Cecilia Ezeilo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 17, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, announced the setting up of a judicial panel of inquiry consisting of eight members to investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra-judicial killings. It has retired Justice Kingsley Ude as chairperson and Joy Ezeolo as secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: On Wednesday, 14 October 2020, In Abuja, protesters were attacked by people with cutlasses and cudgels at Berger roundabout. Cars were destroyed and some of the protestors were injured. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - Judicial panel established: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on October 21, inaugurated an 11-member Independent Investigative Panel (IIP) to probe allegations of human rights violations against the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The chairman of the panel is retired Justice Suleiman Galadima. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on October 31 inaugurated an 11-member commission of inquiry and appointed Justice Sa’ad Mohammed (retired) is the chairperson. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 19, Governor Hope Uzodimma inaugurated a 17-member judicial panel of inquiry. The panel is chaired by Hon. Justice Florence Duruoha-Igwe (Rtd) and Isaac Oguzie as the secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: The Imo state government imposes a 24hr curfew from 12 midnight Tuesday 20th October, 2020 till further notice. https://dailytrust.com/endsars-uzodimma-imposes-24-hour-curfew-in-imo
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 https://allafrica.com/stories/202010151227.html - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: The Kaduna State Government has extended the 24-hour curfew to cover the state. It was earlier imposed on some communities in Chikun and Kaduna South LGAs. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/kaduna-security-update-24-hour-curfew-extended-to-the-entire-state/
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- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: On 20th October,#EndSARS: Protest turns violent as thugs, protesters clash in Kano. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/421941-endsars-protest-turns-violent-as-thugs-protesters-clash-in-kano.html - Judicial panel established: - Number of casualties /death: 6 deaths (on Oct 9th and Oct 20th). - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Yahaya Bello on October 17, inaugurated a 10-member panel of enquiry. Headed by Muizideen Abdullahi.https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 21, Governor Aminu Masari constituted a 11-member judicial commission. Headed by Justice Abbas Abdullahi Bawale of the Katsina High Court and Ibrahim M. Daku as secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 Campaigners against the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the police squad known for its human rights abuses and extra-judicial killings marched peacefully through some streets of Ilorin, Kwara state capital, demanding outright ban of operations of SARS by the Nigeria Police. On 12 October 2020, protesters surrounded the Kwara State government house where on behalf of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, his deputy, Kayode Alabi, assured that their complaints have been heard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on October 20 inaugurated a 10-member panel of inquiry. Headed by retired Justice Tunde Garba. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: 20th October - The Lekki Toll Gate Massacre - Judicial panel established: The Lagos state government on 19th October, inaugurated a 8 member judicial panel of inquiry and restitution into SARS abuses at the state house.The panel is charged with the task of investigating cases of brutality and human rights violations committed by operatives of the dissolved Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos. This Judicial panel is led by a retired judge, Badejoko Adeniji. The 8 member judicial panel will sit for six months and is mandated to thoroughly dig into all verifiable claims of abuses and fatalities arising from SARS engagement in the state, with the objective to bring erring officers to justice and get compensation for the victims. On October 23rd , the terms of reference of the Judicial probe panel set up by the Lagos state government to investigate brutality and human rights violation by officers of the defunct Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) was expanded. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ https://lagosstate.gov.ng/blog/2020/10/19/endsars-sanwo- olu-inaugurates-judicial-panel-on-brutality-human-rights-violations/ https://dnllegalandstyle.com/2020/endsars-governor-sanwo-olu-inaugurates-judicial-panel-on-brutality-human-rights-violations/ https://www.channelstv.com/2020/10/23/lekki-shooting-terms-of-reference-of-probe-panel-have-been-expanded-says-sanwo-olu/ - Number of casualties /death: 36 deaths (between Oct 9th and Oct 20th - Measure taken by the state: On 20th October, the Lagos state governor imposed a 24hour curfew starting from 4pm https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-54618711 Lagos state government relaxes curfew on October 23rd ,imposes a new restriction time from 6pm to 8am daily. https://www.channelstv.com/2020/10/23/breaking-lagos-govt-to-ease-curfew-from-saturday-morning-say-sanwo-olu/?fbclid=IwAR3aFYgOgwjzVDtCy2dy-ajlWfZIgQhCteBb9cnF29WzKQuM4FMikDPeHRQ
- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 20, the Nasarawa State government set up a judicial panel of inquiry to probe the activities of the disbanded SARS. The chairperson of the panel is Justice Badamasi Maina (rtd). https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
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- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020. - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Dapo Abiodun set up an eight-member judicial panel of investigation to try alleged cases of police brutality against citizens of the state on October 17. This is headed by Justice Solomon Olugbemi (rtd). https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
-Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: 1 death (between Oct 9th and 20th ) - Judicial panel established: On October 20, Rotimi Akeredolu constituted a judicial panel of inquiry. The panel is headed by Justice Salisu Adesola Sidiq (Rtd). https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: Governor Akeredolu imposes 24 hours curfew on Tuesday Oct 20th till further notice. The Ondo State Government lifts the 24 hour curfew earlier imposed which took effect from Saturday, October 24, 2020.
- Start of the protest: 12th October, 2020 On Monday, 12 October 2020, protesters in Osogbo, Osun State took to the streets of the capital town to protest against SARS with placards demanding that the squad be disbanded. The protests which took off from Olaiya junction and moved to the State House of Assembly caused traffic disruptions at the gate of government house, Osogbo as the protesters demanded that the Governor address them. - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: The Governor of Osun State, Adegboye Oyetola on October 22nd, 2020 inaugurated 12 man Judicial panel of inquiry on Police Brutality and is chaired by Akin Oladimeji. The panel was set up to look into cases of assault, illegal killings, brutality and other forms of human rights abuse by the officers and men of the disbanded Special Ani-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/10/23/oyetola-inaugurates- judicial-panel-on-police-brutality/ https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 5 deaths (between Oct 9th and 20th) - Measure taken by the state: On Tuesday Oct 20th, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola imposed 24 hour curfew on all parts of the state from 11:59pm. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/391336/nigeria-24-hour-curfew-declared-in-osun-state-amid-endsars-protests-october-20
- Start of the protest: 13th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On November 10, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurated the state’s Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into cases of police brutalities by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units against Nigerians. The panel which is made up of 11 members, is led by a retired judge, Bolajoko Adeniji as chairman of the panel. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: 7 injured protesters, 1 shot dead,11 deaths between (Oct 9th and Oct 20th) - Measure taken by the state: Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde visits scenes of violence on October 22nd, vows to compensate victims of the attack. https://www.channelstv.com/2020/10/23/makinde-visits-scenes-of-violence-vows-to-compensate-victims-of attack/?fbclid=IwAR211GBHsCtJ0Gg330gHTlgt7ZTuGQ0BvoJGPcahVBesHUhzQQUGEB720K
- Start of the protest: 13th October, 2020 Jos, the capital of Plateau State saw youths in their number storm the city centre demanding the disbandment of the newly created Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) police unit by the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Adamu. The protesters called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to overhaul the entire Nigerian Police Force. Displaying placards with various inscriptions such as #EndSARS; #EndSWAT; "We don’t want SWAT"; "There’s no difference between SWAT and SARS"; "We want complete and total overhaul of all security apparatus in the country", the youths stormed the Plateau State House of Assembly, The Plateau State Government House and other major streets in the city, calling on the state and federal government and the Nigerian Police Force to take action over the spate of extrajudicial killings by the operatives of the Nigerian Police. Placing it in context of the state, they called on the government to look into the general issues of insecurity in Plateau State among other neighbouring states. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: On Tuesday 20 October 2020, while protest was going on, thugs hauled the Jos city biggest market, Terminus, where they burned cars, hauled shops and attacked unarmed #EndSARS protesters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - Judicial panel established: The state governor, Simon Lalong, set up the panel consisting of eight members on October 18. The panel is chaired by a retired Judge of the Plateau State High Court, Justice Philomena Lot. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Measure taken by the state: Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong impose 24 hour curfew with effect from 8pm on Tuesday October 20,2020 till further notice. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/391346/nigeria-24-hour-curfew-declared-in-jos-north-and-jos-south-plateau-state-amid-endsars-protests-october-20
- Start of the protest: 13th October, 2020 Aggrieved Nigerians in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday 13 2020, took to the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital, to protest against police brutality in defiance to the directive of the State Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike who had earlier issued a statement to the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State. The state governor, having observed this defiance by the protesters, joined them in solidarity, citing how Rivers State citizens had suffered so much police brutality carried out by members of SARS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_SARS - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: On October 20, Nyesom Wike, set up a 9-member judicial commission of inquiry to investigate alleged brutality and human rights abuses by police in the state. Headed by Retired Justice C.I.Uriri and George Nwaeke as the secretary. https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state: On 21st October, the Rivers state governor imposed 24 hour curfew from 6:30pm. https://punchng.com/endsars-wike-imposes-24-hour-curfew-in-three-rivers-lgas/
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- Start of the protest: 8th October, 2020 - When the protest became violent: - Judicial panel established: Governor Darius Ishaku on October 23 inaugurated a 10-member judicial panel of inquiry and restitution for victims of police brutality and other security agencies. The panel has Justice Christopher Awubra as chairperson https://thenationonlineng.net/endsars-list-of-states-with-judicial-panels-of-inquiryy/ - Number of casualties /death: - Measure taken by the state:
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