ENDSARS PROTEST

The #EndSARS protests of 2020 in Nigeria marked a significant moment in the country’s contemporary socio-political history, characterized by widespread youth-led demonstrations against police brutality and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This study examines the impact of social media on the mobilization, coordination, and visibility of the #EndSARS protests. Drawing on secondary data from news reports, online posts, and existing literature, the study explores how platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp were used to disseminate information, share eyewitness accounts, raise funds, and coordinate protest activities in real time. Findings indicate that social media played a critical role in amplifying the movement beyond physical locations, enabling rapid information flow and fostering solidarity among participants across different regions and the diaspora. Hashtags such as #EndSARS and #SARSMustEnd served as digital tools for awareness creation and agenda setting, while also attracting global attention and support. However, the study also highlights challenges, including the spread of misinformation, government responses such as internet restrictions in certain areas, and the use of social media surveillance. The study concludes that social media significantly shaped the dynamics of the #EndSARS protests by enhancing civic engagement and political participation among Nigerian youths. It recommends the responsible use of digital platforms for activism while encouraging policy reforms that protect freedom of expression and digital rights in Nigeria.

This study was designed to investigate the violation of human rights andENDSARS protest in Delta state. The general objective of this study is to examine the violation of human rights and ENDSARS protest using Delta state as a case study. Other objectives include; to ascertain the underlying causes that led to ENDSARS protest in Delta state in particular and Nigeria at large, to ascertain the relationship between human rights abuse and ENDSARS protest in Delta state, to examine the strategies through which ENDSARS protest was executed in Delta state and to determine what extent ENDSARSprotest has called for the eradication of corruption in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design using the “Taro yamane” formula as the sampling technique. The sample size for this study is four hundred (400) respondents. Questionnaires were administered to the sampled respondents as the instrument for data collection but three hundred and eighty three (383)questionnaires were retrieved. The questionnaires were framed to reflect every aspect of the research question. Data collected from the questionnaire wasanalyzed using descriptive statistics. Frequency distribution and percentage analysis was used to analyze the research question while an inferential statistics in terms of chi-squared (x2) was used to test the hypotheses raised. The findings of the study shows that the ENDSARS movement is driven by deep discontentment and systemic problems perceived by Nigerian citizens. Surveysshow that Nigerians report very low levels of trust in the police and that most of them have paid or have been asked to a bribe to police. Findings also revealed how some police forces have been commercialized to serve the interests of politicians and rich individuals. The protest brought attention to the issue of police brutality in Nigeria on a global scale. The widespread use of socialmedia allowed protesters to share evidence of police misconduct, leading to increased awareness and international condemnation. Findings also revealed that most of the respondents felt that the initial objective of completelyaddressing police brutality was not fully achieved. The findings of the study suggests that Government need to establish ef ective and independent oversight mechanisms to monitor police activities. In conclusion, the study provides insights and recommendations that can guide policy makers in making informed decisions on human right

This study, which evaluated NIGERIA YOUTHS PERCEPTION TOWARDS ENDSARSPROTEST AS A TOOL OF INFLUENCING THIER BEHAVIOR TOWARDSTHEGOVERNMENT AND AUTHORITIES. A CASE STUDY ON EDO STATE, BENINCITY. Thesurvey design was adopted, witha 9-item questionnaire to elicit data from384 respondentsselected from the total population of 657,951 youth in Benin city through purposive samplingtechnique. Data obtained were presented and analyzed with the aid of frequency tables andsimple percentages. Findings revealed that the youths positive response to the ENDSARSprotest
is that the protest crated a platform for revolution as young people are now able to voicetheirdemand Also, the study shows the negative response of youths towards ENDSARS protest whichstates that the crisis has deepened the trust in political holders of ice by citizens. It is conclusiveto say that ENDSARS protest have reformed the people no Nigeria in fighting for their rights forfreedom. It has shown to what extent how what damage has been done to youths and howsucheverlasting practices form the police has af ected how youths relate with authorities