Metro
#EndSARS protest: Protesters hold candlelight procession for all victims of police brutality in Nigeria
Nigerian youths on Friday night took to the streets to hold a candle night vigil in honour of all those who have been killed by the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in general.
Following the #EndSARS protest which has lasted for 10 days, the protesters gathered around various states across to country to mourn the death of friends, loved ones, and family members who met their cruel end at the hands of SARS officials.
The candlelight ceremony took place on Friday night, October 16, 2020, at various areas of the Lagos metropolis, Abuja, and in Port Harcourt.
During the candlelight event, prayers were said for the victims, after which the demonstrators sang the National Anthem in respect of the country.
Those who could not join the event physically have taken to social media in solidarity with the protesters on the ground to honour fallen heroes.
Here are some tweets regarding the candlelight ceremony which is part of the #EndSARS protest aimed at not just seeing to the disbandment of SARS, but also bring justice for those who have suffered injustice at the hands of the police.
Candle Light service at Lekki Toll gate ?
Maybe the innocent souls who were robbed off their life by SARS/Nigeria Police Rest In Peace. #EndSARS
— Biyi The Plug ? (@BiyiThePlug) October 16, 2020
RIP to every soul lost to this cause. Light a candle for them to appreciate. ? #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/9FfCaOCYQf
— débọ́lá the 2nd✌️#EndSARS (@ogbeni_ceejay) October 16, 2020
To Our FALLEN Heroes During The PROTEST… WE SAY RIP ?✌?#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigera #endsars #SoroSokeGeneration pic.twitter.com/HvjmaGmyBK
— small DOCTOR (@iam_smalldoctor) October 16, 2020
I’m proud of my generation ✊?#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/XAWELQJpg0
— тнe тowel gυy ?? (@sydney_talker) October 16, 2020
A prayer for our fallen heroes ? you shall never be forgotten ?️ ?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️?️ #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/Z9WLuFGBB4
— Mercy Eke (@real_mercyeke) October 16, 2020
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