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Court Acquits Six #EndSARS Protesters After Nearly Four Years in Detention
Six individuals arrested during the 2020 #EndSARS protests have been released after spending nearly four years in detention.
The Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday, August 22, discharged and acquitted the protesters, following a legal process initiated by the Lagos State Government.
The six men, identified as Daniel Joyinbo (31), Adigun Sodiq (28), Kehinde Shola (32), Salaudeen Kamilu (29), Sodiq Usseni (33), and Azeez Isiaka (34), had been in custody since their arrest during the nationwide protests against police brutality in 2020. They had been charged with a breach of public peace, among other allegations.
In the course of the legal proceedings, the defendants entered a plea bargain agreement with the prosecution, pleading guilty to the charge brought against them.
Chief Magistrate Bola Osunsanmi presided over the case and, upon reviewing the plea bargain, found them guilty of the offence.
Despite the conviction, she noted that the defendants had already spent a significant period in custody—nearly four years—during which they had been awaiting the conclusion of their case.
Taking this prolonged detention into account, Magistrate Osunsanmi opted to caution the defendants rather than impose further punitive measures.
She discharged and acquitted all six individuals, effectively bringing their lengthy legal ordeal to an end.
The #EndSARS movement, which called for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and broader police reform, saw thousands of Nigerians taking to the streets in October 2020.
Many protesters were arrested, and some have remained in custody for years while awaiting trial. The release of these six individuals represents a significant moment in the ongoing legal fallout from the protests.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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