How did overwhelmingly peaceful protests against police brutality turn to a bloodbath in Lagos? The anger still palpable in Africa’s largest city after the army reportedly opened fire on unarmed demonstrators in the city center. At least 12 killed according to Amnesty International. Why the bloodbath at Lekki toll plaza? What response from Nigeria’s old guard in the face of a youth-driven movement that is unmoved by the announcement of the dissolution of the notorious plain clothed SARS police unit? Who are the demonstrators who are transcending traditional political fault lines?
Boiling point for Nigeria? Old guard under pressure after #EndSARS bloodbath
