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The anti-police brutality protests in Nigeria created a powerful movement that appeared to shake those in power, but after a turbulent fortnight, BBC Hausa editor Aliyu Tanko considers where it goes from here.

A potent mix of street protests and social media has given young Nigerians a voice that has shattered the country’s culture of deference.

As the #EndSARS hashtag went viral, so did a defiance of the elite in Nigeria.

The trashing of the palace of the highly respected oba, or traditional ruler, of Lagos was symbolic of this mood.

Stay on this page for our continuing coverage of #EndSARS protest accross Nigeria as it gains momentum worldwide.



Olawale Adeniyi Journalist | Content Writer | Proofreader and Editor.

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