Global Rights Demands Justice for #EndSARS Victims

Global Rights has called on the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government to ensure accountability for victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, emphasizing that six years after the Lekki Toll Gate shootings, justice remains elusive. The Executive Director of Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu, made these demands in a statement issued on Tuesday to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the protests, which aimed to address police brutality and other abuses.

Baiyewu noted that at least 135 protesters were extrajudicially killed during the 2020 demonstrations and criticized the lack of accountability for these actions. She highlighted that the demands that led to the protests remain largely unmet and pointed to ongoing incidents of excessive force and extrajudicial killings by security forces.

Baiyewu also referenced the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, during which Global Rights documented the killing of at least 31 protesters and the arbitrary arrest of 1,135 individuals. The organization continues to advocate for justice and the protection of citizens' rights.