The EndBadGovernance protests, which began on August 1, 2024, and concluded on August 10, 2024, have sparked considerable controversy and calls for major changes within Nigeria's law enforcement leadership.
The Take It Back Movement (TIB), a key organizer of these protests, has been at the forefront of demanding the immediate dismissal of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun. This demand is rooted in serious allegations against the Nigerian Police Force.

According to TIB, "officers of the Nigeria Police Force killed at least 40 protesters across the nation" during the demonstrations. These protests were primarily against the high cost of living, which has been a growing concern among Nigerians.
The movement also reported that about 1,000 individuals participating in the protests were detained in various states. Specifically, "at least 632 protesters have been remanded in Kano, while over 109 were remanded in Sokoto prison."
The statement from TIB, issued by its National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, emphasized the need for immediate action: “We demand the immediate sack of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, over the death of close to 40 protesters who were served bullets because they demanded bread.” The organization further criticized the police's methods, stating, “The police must cease the use of teargas and live ammunition against peaceful protesters.”
The nationwide protests, initially peaceful, were reportedly hijacked by criminal elements, leading to a forceful response from security operatives.
This escalation resulted in casualties and heightened tensions between the public and law enforcement, with the demonstrations, which were meant to address economic grievances, ended tragically with the loss of lives and numerous arrests.
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