The EndSARS protest, which gripped the country for about two weeks in October, resumed in Lagos State on Thursday with protesters marching by Tejuosho Road in the Yaba area of the city.
It was
gathered that older women and some young men brandished various placards in the
area, defying the scorching heat to march for almost two hours.
They
continued to chant, "End SARS and we march for our children." A
number of them were also seen carrying the Nigerian flag in their hands, with
microphones to make their voices audible.
On Friday
morning, more Nigerians vow to storm the streets, in what they termed a
"second wave of protests."
#ENDSARS
became a top trend on Twitter with many Nigerians expressing their
determination to voice their anger against bad governance and police brutality
in Nigeria.
The hashtag
also appeared on the US trends in the early hours of Friday.
Tweeting on Friday
morning, an activist, Gbenga Sesan wrote, "#EndSARS protests are back.
They will be peaceful. Actions will be distributed. Volunteers will manage
logistics. There will be no donations that can be blocked. Communication will
be seamless. The goal remains the same: #5for5. Don't wait for anyone; this is
YOUR country."
Comedian
DrCraze wrote, "#EndSARS second wave, third wave, plenty waves, Any Wave!
I'm READY!"
Doctor
Olufunmilayo, wrote, "#EndSARS is back on the trend table. It's number 1
in Nigeria, and it's also present on the USA trend table. Don't hide under this
to start swallowing food late tonight thinking I won't notice. Dear hardened
hoodlums, Lend your voice to the struggle. Stay awake to tweet. Not eat."
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