The Guardian | Editorial
- Oct 25, 2020
The Guardian view on #EndSars and the crackdown: Nigerians deserve better
The shooting of peaceful protestors has highlighted the injustice and state brutality that have fuelled this movement. Published by The Guardian on October 21, 2020. Pius Utomi Ekpei - Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Nigeria’s flag is stained with blood once more. Protestors were clutching it as security forces opened fire at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos late on Tuesday. The state’s governor denied that anyone was shot dead, but witnesses spoke of multiple fatalities among
Nicholas Norbrook | The Africa Report
- Oct 23, 2020
Lagos burns after army accused of ‘Lekki massacre’
Published by The Africa Report on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. Pius Utomi Ekpei/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The attack on protestors last night is a new chapter for the #EndSARS protests, with far-reaching consequences for the future politics of the country. Videos emerging from last night’s shooting are difficult to watch. The voice of young Nigerians tremble as they sing the national anthem next to the Lekki Toll Gate. Shots ring out as uniformed men surround them, b
