From #EndSARS To #EndSWAT Protest – What Do Nigerians Want?

By Eyo Nse,

Following the trend of #EndSARS on Twitter which prompted the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu to suspend the activities of Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) a new trend has been created by Nigerians on social media with hashtag #EndSWAT, Brainnews report.

The IGP had announced a new department SWAT to replace SARS, but Nigerians are still not satisfied.

At the time of filing this report, Nigerians had taken to the Streets and major roads across Nigeria to protest with #EndSWAT tags.

Our question now is, what do Nigerians really want from the police department?

Below are what Nigerians are saying on Twitter about the new hashtag #EndSWAT:

We don’t believe you are listening when nobody has been dismissed, arrested and charged for the murder of innocent protesters and citizens. Accountability is the first step to change. #EndSars #EndSWAT

— Genevieve Nnaji MFR (@GenevieveNnaji1) October 14, 2020

Let's not allow any petty distraction, we have one message, one voice, one goal. #EndSarsNow #EndSWAT #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria

— BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) October 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/AsiwajuLerry/status/1316364993076645888?s=20

These are some of the proSARS Hausa boys sent to disrupt and assault peaceful protests in Berger, Abuja. #EndSWAT

Let's guy ready for these guys when next they come. pic.twitter.com/Ro1Vik7hoL

— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) October 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/Iam_abdoolaxis/status/1316366362567225348?s=20

“We no longer believe them.”

Protests against police violence in Nigeria continue under #EndSWAT, the name of the new unit created after the dissolution of #SARS. pic.twitter.com/nKazAgVAYs

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 14, 2020

Officer bamidele olumide:-
Police id: 4461111
With his colleagues are presently on Igede -Aramoko road, Ekiti state…. they are extorting passengers and doing stop and search, contrary to the directive from the inspector general of police.#ENDSWAT pic.twitter.com/oHbQsX5t0w

— The Villian (@dnaijavillain) October 14, 2020

This has been said before.. and it was ignored by your officers on ground!!! Do you not have control over them? Or is this another lie.. it must be one or the other.. #EndSWAT #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria https://t.co/Kds1yAGoAn

— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) October 14, 2020

From the desk of Dr Joe Abah , long but it’s worth your time!!! #EndSWAT pic.twitter.com/Cr86XX1FsI

— Naija (@Naija_PR) October 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/mr_macaronii/status/1316364439222915079?s=20

ALSO READ: Report: How Nigerian Army Illegally Detained 95 Igbos In Kaduna Prisons Since 2020 #EndSARS Protest

https://twitter.com/AsiwajuLerry/status/1316366675135078400?s=20

This Flag Still Gives Me Chills. #EndSWAT pic.twitter.com/t2ThCNSLN6

— Caesar. (@atlonglastcz) October 14, 2020

VIDEO: #EndSARS Protesters Evict AIT Videographer From Alausa Protest Ground#SARAMUSTEND #EndSWAT
WATCH FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/yjp1dSxakH pic.twitter.com/rZ7qPFzuBs

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 14, 2020

Dear Abuja Protesters,

We will stop the thugs permanently. What happened today will never repeat itself again. #EndSWAT

— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/Dooneyrooney/status/1316363270685589504?s=20