Hundreds of Nigerians in Berlin, Germany, and London, the United Kingdom protested against police brutality, extrajudicial killing, and bad governance in their home country.
During the protest on Saturday, the Nigerians displayed placards with different inscriptions conveying their displeasures.
Peaceful demonstrations against police brutality erupted in Nigeria on October 8 and later snowballed into a call for good governance in the country.
Amnesty International has said at least 1o protesters were gunned down by the army and police Lekki toll gate, Lagos on Tuesday, and a total of 56 people have died since the demonstrations began.
Protesters shout slogans as they raise their fists during a protest action against police brutality in Nigeria, in New Cavendish Street in central London on October 24, 2020.
Protestors shout slogans during a protest action against police brutality in Nigeria, outside the BBC offices in central London on October 24, 2020.
Protestors carry placards as they gather for a protest against police brutality in Nigeria, in Parliament Square in central London on October 24, 2020.
Protestors carry placards as they gather for a protest against police brutality in Nigeria, in Parliament Square in central London on October 24, 2020.
The groups include the Centre for Liberty; Africa Caribbean Heritage Alliance; TACT; Haly Hope Foundation; Raising New Voices Initiative; Girl Child Empowerment and Intervention Centre; Centre for Impact Advocacy; Dinidari Foundation, Enough is Enough, among others.
It stated, “We have watched with dismay the growing demand from different individuals and government affiliates following the crucial role the social media has played in the recent EndSARS protest, that the social media bill should be quickly passed by the National Assembly.
“The overwhelming demand for police reform in Nigeria today is a product of government’s insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians for a very long time. In the same way, any attempt to pass the social media bill will only further agitate the polity and widen the distrust of Nigerians towards the government.”
Given the escalation of violence against peaceful protesters in Lekki, Lagos and other parts of the country, the coalition said it has become extremely important for the government to demonstrate its commitment to accountability to the people, stressing that the social media remained a very crucial platform where citizens can lead such conversation.
Besides, the group argued that recent developments in the country had proved that social media is playing an invaluable role in deepening Nigeria’s democracy and promoting citizens’ demand for accountability.
