Nigerian youths mobilized street protests to demonstrate against police brutality and the state of affairs in the country in the year 2020.
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to those imprisoned following the #EndSARS protests in 2020.
In 2020, Nigerian youths mobilized in widespread protests against police brutality and the state of the nation. However, the aftermath of the protests saw damage to several police stations, formations, and the arrest of individuals across the country.
While some arrested protesters were subsequently released, there are concerns that others remain detained in various police stations.
Speaking at a special dinner organized to commemorate Democracy Day at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, Senator Shehu Sani emphasized that those who participated in the protests should be recognized as champions of democracy.
During a special dinner to mark Democracy Day held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, it was noted that Senator Shehu Sani and his peers who fought for democracy in Nigeria learned resilience from President Tinubu, similar to what the #EndSARS protesters demonstrated.
The event was graced by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, accompanied by their spouses. Dignitaries in attendance included the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Chief Justice of the Federation, state governors, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), diplomats, traditional rulers, and lawmakers.
