This collection represents the 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality in which citizens, especially youths, demanded the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS); a unit in the nation’s police force notorious for extortion, extra-judicial killings and brutality.

ENDSARS Event Timeline

  • Oct 3, 2020

    Viral video of SARS officers allegedly killing a young man in Ughelli Delta State sparks outrage.

    Authorities claim the video is fake and arrest the man who made it.

    The hashtag #ENDSARS trends globally on Twitter, supposedly by celebrities.

  • Oct 4, 2020

    Government claims the man in the viral video is alive.

    Inspector General of Police bans SARS from stop-and-search duties.

    House of Representatives member files a motion to dissolve SARS.

  • Oct 6, 2020

    Protests block major roads in Delta state and spread to Lagos and other areas.

  • Oct 7, 2020

    Nationwide three-day protest begins to call for SARS disbandment.

    House speaker promises new legislation for police accountability.

  • Oct 8, 2020

    Demonstration starts in cities; protesters camp at Lagos State House of Assembly

    Police use tear gas to disperse protesters in Abuja

  • Oct 9, 2020

    Police disperse peaceful protesters in Abuja.

    Flutterwave Inc. announces a fund for injured protesters.

  • Oct 10, 2020

    Police shoot Jimoh Isiaq in Ogbomosho, causing nationwide outrage.

    Startups join in raising funds for the protests and victims.

  • Oct 11, 2020

    Inspector General announces the dissolution of SARS.

    Protests continue despite the announcement, with further fatalities in Ogbomosho.

  • Oct 12, 2020

    Protests spread to Ebonyi State; Rivers State Governor bans protest.

    Amnesty International reports 10 death since protests began.

    Nigerian artiste David meets with the Inspector General of Police.

  • Oct 13, 2020

    Protesters defy bans and continue demonstrating.

    Lagos Governor meets with President Buhari: Inspector General of Police announces formation of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to replace SARS.

    Lagos announces a fund for victims of police brutality.

  • Oct 14, 2020

    Nigerians abroad join the protests; pro-SARS group attack protesters in Lagos and Abuja.

    Feminist Coalition raises significant funds for the movement.

    Jack Dorsey supports the #ENDSARS protest.

  • Oct 15, 2020

    Nigerian army issues a warning: Anonymous hacks the police website.

    Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister bans protests in Abuja.

    Nigeria Governors' Forum demands justice for victims of police brutality.

  • Oct 16, 2020

    Twitter creates a special emoji for the #ENDSARS movement.

    Police Service Commission lists former SARS members for dismissal.

    Vice President Osinbajo announces judicial panels of inquiry into SARS activities.

  • Oct 17, 2020

    Violence erupts in Osun; nationwide protest continues.

    Nigerian Army announces Exercise Crocodile Smile VI.

  • Oct 18, 2020

    National Examinations Council (NECO) postpones exams.

    Passerby Anthony Onome dies in Abuja.

    Protesters launch a helpline center and online radio.

    Lagos Governor announce terms of inquiry into SARS abuse.

  • Oct 19, 2020

    Hoodlums attack Benin Correctional Center.

    Lagos inaugurates a Judicial Panel of Inquiry.

    Edo state imposes a curfew.

    Soldiers deployed in Abuja.

    Lagos State Judiciary Panel of Inquiry awards ₦410.2 million to over 70 petitioners.

  • Oct 20, 2020

    Lagos imposes a 24-hour curfew.

    Reports of military shooting at protesters at Lekki Toll Gate; Amnesty International reports at least 12 deaths.

    Lagos State Government orders an investigation into the shooting.

  • Oct 21, 2020

    President Buhari promises justice and reforms.

    UN condemns excessive force; states impose curfews.

    Lagos Governor visits injured protesters and confirms one death.

  • Oct 22, 2020

    African Union Commission Chairman condemns violence.

    Police intensify arrest

    President Bihari addresses the nation.

  • Oct 23, 2020

    Lagos releases a schedule for prosecuting police officers.

    Feminist Coalition halts fundraising; Instagram apologizes for algorithm errors.

    Hoodlums continue attacks and looting.

  • Oct 24, 2020

    Curfew halts protests in Nigeria; diaspora protests increase.

    Mayor of Houston announces solidarity lighting for #ENDSARS.

  • Oct 25, 2020

    Diaspora protests continue in Dallas and Czech Republic.

  • Oct 26, 2020

    More diaspora protest; hidden camera discovered at Lekki Toll Gate.

    National Broadcasting Commission fines media houses for using unverifiable footage.

  • Oct 27, 2020

    Lagos Judicial Panel on police brutality commences.

    Diaspora protests continue in Finland.

  • Oct 28, 2020

    National Economic Council launches a youth committee for addressing demands.

  • Oct 29, 2020

    Lagos Governor pledges compensation for families of killed policemen and rebuilding of police stations.

    Desmond Elliot apologizes for remarks about protesters.

  • Oct 30, 2020

    Lagos Panel visits lekki TollGate , Finds bullet shells.

  • Oct 31, 2020

    Lagos Governor lifts curfew.