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Remembering #EndSARS, Lekki massacre iconic photos

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A man dropping flowers at Lekki toll gate. Photo: Twitter
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By Chioma Obinagwam

#EndSARS, a hashtag that began trending on Twitter in 2017 by its convener, Segun Awosanya and his apologists due to the notorious nature of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a tactical arm of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

The #EndSARS later gave birth to its second wave that was triggered by a viral video on social media, showing a SARS officer shooting a young motorist in Ughelli, in Delta state and later drove off with the dead man’s Lexus SUV after he had pushed his body out of the car.

This led to protests by Nigerians, mostly youths, in most parts of the country, that later became victims of shootings by some members of the NPF and the Nigerian Army.

Notable among the shootings is the massacre that occurred on the 20th of October 2020 at the Lekki toll gate, situated at the elitist suburb of Lagos State– Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre.

Although the Army and Police have denied involvement in the shootings, there have been evidence by multiple eyewitnesses, like Obianuju Udeh popularly popularly called DJ Switch, among other survivors debunking their claim.

Even a recent investigation which the Cable News Network (CNN) carried out on the incident showed the involvement of the Nigerian Army and the Police on the matter.

On Friday, November 20, marked one month of the deadly shooting; Nigerians, fans and loved ones took to Twitter to pour out their wishes and concerns.

Confiance News was on ground to bring you some of the iconic photos.

A man dropping flowers at Lekki toll gate. Photo: Twitter

 

One of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2020 stars, Ike Onyema. Photo: Twitter

 

One of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2020 stars, Prince Enwerem. Photo: Twitter

 

One of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2020 stars, Ozoemena Chukwu. Photo: Twitter

 

#EndSARS Protesters outside Nigeria. Photo: Twitter

 

DJ Switch lending her voice on #EndSARS. Photo: Twitter

 

Some Nigerians flying the Nigerian flag during the #EndSARS Protest

 

Some Nigerian youths standing in front of the scene of the Lekki Massacre (Lekki toll gate). Photo: Twitter
An artwork in honour of the fallen heros of #EndSARS. Photo: Twitter

 

Still on #EndSARS. Photo: Twitter

 

Even toddlers protested. Photo: Twitter

 

#EndSARS. Photo: Twitter

 

Convener of #EndSARS, Segun Awosanya. Photo: Twitter

 

Aisha Yesufu. Photo: Twitter

 

A Nigerian lady calling for #EndSARS. Photo: Twitter

 

 

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