Protests have been largely peaceful but Amnesty International said at least 10 people have died and hundreds were injured in the face of an initial harsh response by police in some locations.
Nigerian security forces must immediately end the intimidation, harassment and attacks on peaceful protesters, after at least 10 people were killed and hundreds injured during ongoing nationwide protests demanding an end to police brutality and corruption. #EndPoliceBrutality
— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) October 14, 2020
The demonstrations have drawn thousands of mainly young protesters onto the streets and online in the most concerted show of people power in years.
Lekki Toll Gate tonight, powerful ✊🏾 #ENDSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #PulseAgainstPoliceBrutality #ENDSARSProtests #ENDSWAT pic.twitter.com/VgILGhe9hJ
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) October 14, 2020
The government has been forced into rare concessions by the protests and promised a raft of measures to try to appease the popular ire.