#EndSWAT: Protests Continue As Nigerians Reject Formation Of New “SWAT” Squad
Protests against police brutality and extra-judicial killings continued on Wednesday October 14 with a new hashtag #EndSWAT.
The protest follows the decision of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to set up a new unit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Unit (SARS).
According to the protesters, the agitation continues because the decision to immediately replace SARS operatives with SWAT is hasty and unpremeditated.
At the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, some of the protesters can be seen chanting song of solidarity and demonstrating despite the early morning rain. Protests have also commenced in other states including Delta and Abuja.
See below tweets containing photos and videos from Lagos protest:
good morning lekki 😍 pic.twitter.com/wCAPjf8tCE
— jekein (@juiciestofjays) October 14, 2020
Golden! 🌧 no backing down ✊🏽✊🏽🇳🇬 #EndSWAT #EndPoliceBrutality pic.twitter.com/Ok1QnWCgIp
— 🌹Adé Tiger (@DAFLOWABIOYE) October 14, 2020
Lagos protesters all kitted up. Rain or shine ! We dey #EndSWAT pic.twitter.com/rCGVIJ7aPA
— ebele. (@ebelee_) October 14, 2020
Happening NOW at Lekki Toll Gate. Rain isn’t dampening our spirits!! We remain focused on the GOAL. #ENDSARSNOW #ENDSWAT pic.twitter.com/1K8rkOFeGy
— A Cup of Khafi ☕️💪🏾 #SARSMUSTEND (@KhafiKareem) October 14, 2020
Lekki toll gate!
Rain can’t stop us ⚡️⚡️⚡️#EndSWAT #SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/JoDE2bNZSD
— #SARSMUSTEND (@Tomi_Aina) October 14, 2020
Protesters at Lekki toll gate Lagos state chanting!🚨 #EndSWAT #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/0C4UAdVquA
— Lagos Pikin Reports (@LagosReports) October 14, 2020
We need more people at Lekki Toll gate pleaseeeeeeeeee
Most of the people here before were only waiting for the rain to subside, so they’re leaving now
Please RT aggressively, let people see this#SARSMUSTEND #EndSWAT pic.twitter.com/yf7e4ooYiv
— #SARSMUSTEND (@Tomi_Aina) October 14, 2020
The protest at the Lekki toll gate is still on guys!
It’s still raining heavily but if we sick, we sick!!!
Please guyssss! Come outtttt
RT AGGRESSIVELY!!!!!#EndSWAT #SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/M1xGFPWOtB— #SARSMUSTEND (@Tomi_Aina) October 14, 2020
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