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The Digest:
Five years after the Lekki Tollgate shooting where soldiers opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters, Nigerians worldwide are commemorating the tragic event and demanding accountability for the lives lost. Despite judicial panels confirming security forces' culpability, no prosecutions have occurred, fueling continued outrage and grief across social media and protest rallies.
Key Points:
- October 20, 2025, marks five years since the Lekki Tollgate massacre in Lagos.
- At least 12 unarmed #EndSARS protesters were killed by soldiers in 2020.
- Activists like Rinu Oduala and Aisha Yesufu led online remembrances.
- Judicial inquiries indicted the army and police, yet no officials have been prosecuted.
- Protests and clashes with security were reported in Abuja and Lagos.
- Social media is flooded with tributes under hashtags #EndSARS and #Lekki.
- The absence of justice remains a central theme in public commemoration.
Sources: X (formerly Twitter)
Tags: EndSARS, Lekki Massacre,
