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#ENDSARS

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 This was not the comeback I anticipated, but I have to speak regardless—and I would make this quick. I am not one to write when i am “too emotionally charged” but I guess I would be breaking that rule today. #EndSARS has been trending on varying platforms of the internet for at least a week now and this has finally transmuted to a long awaited physical protest. Despite all inhibitions and potential what-ifs, Nigerians have turned out en masse, taking to the streets to express our tiredness with the countless and unjustifiable cases of police brutality for over 3 years now. I’m glad that even if just this once, Nigerians have come out, speaking in unison—physically and otherwise—against the unethical and irrational actions of a squad that ought to protect us. We are in agreement against the inhumane treatment received by numerous citizens over the years. Although  these horrid acts seem to be oftentimes targeted at a certain demographic, they traverse tribe, class and field of work. I