#EndSARS Protesters Return On The Street (Video)

Many of the #EndSARS protesters have resumed demonstrations Sunday afternoon in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

It is more than a week after protesters demanded an end to long time police brutality in Nigeria on the streets, now they are back.

OnyxNews Nigeria learnt that the protesters, who converged on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, made ‘EndSARS’ paintings on the road while chanting solidarity songs.

One of the protesters, Oluwatosin Adeniji, said that the protest which was largely peaceful, however, experienced enough harassment from military personnel.

“Although we were less than 50, we went there peacefully with our graffiti materials. While we were chanting ‘end SARS, end police brutality’, we were approached by military personnel who hastily removed the name badge on his uniform”, Ms. Adeniji said.

“The soldier, accompanied by other officers demanded to speak with the leader of the protest, but we told him we had none. One of the officers who noticed I was live streaming, forcefully grabbed my phone from behind.”

It was learnt that after protracted arguments, Ms. Adeniji’s phone was released and the protesters were allowed to carry on with the demonstration.

The campaigners, joined by rights activist Omoyele Sowore continued the protest at the Force Headquarters unrestrained.

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Ms. Adeniji and other protesters are demanding speedy implementation of their ‘5 for 5’ demands seeking justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and compensation for their families, amongst others.

The resurgence of the protest has heightened fears of renewed thug violence in the capital city.

We continue now at Police Headquarters. This is a reminder that we have not forgotten & it can’t be audio ban again. All those killed at Lekki will never die in vain. #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/tg4tXszA3A

— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) November 1, 2020

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The street demonstration was initially relaxed after suspected pro-government assailants ran amok in the Apo and Dutse suburbs, killing many and burnt many houses, shops and vehicles.