Forever etched in our memories – October 20th.
Today, we pause to reflect.
More than a mere date, it marks a pivotal chapter that stirred a nation’s spirit.
Half a decade has passed, yet the remembrance remains vivid.
Five years have elapsed since the #EndSARS uprising, a defining episode that reshaped Nigeria’s societal and political fabric. What started as a demand to dismantle police brutality evolved into a broader crusade for justice, transparency, and respect. Nigerian youth mobilized both on the streets and across digital platforms, united by a shared vision and collective sorrow, calling for a nation that cherishes every citizen’s life.
October 20, 2020, is not just a calendar entry but a profound memory engraved in the hearts of many-a testament to the voices that clamored for liberty, the bravery that stood firm against oppression, and the tragic loss of innocent lives. Numerous families continue their search for closure, mourning those who never made it home. Others bear the heavy burden of survival, grief, and the ongoing quest for justice.
As we mark this five-year milestone, Nigerians revisit these memories with a mixture of sorrow, pride, and contemplation. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have become spaces where tributes, photographs, and heartfelt messages circulate, underscoring that the pursuit of justice remains unresolved.
Explore how Nigerians commemorate the #EndSARS movement five years later:
Half a decade on, accountability remains elusive. We will always remember 20-10-2020 💔#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/MTxzPfNRH4
– Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) October 20, 2025
Five years ago today, the Nigerian government chose to turn its weapons on its own people.#EndSARS
– Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) October 20, 2025
October 20th will forever hold a place in our hearts 🥹💚#EndSARS #LekkiMassacre pic.twitter.com/p4Vsp7VdOX
– 👑𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗵🌴🥥 (@_kingjonah) October 20, 2025
Five years later, may the departed souls find eternal peace. 🕊️ #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/d6J4DkrTB5
– Elvis Tunde (@Tunnykvng) October 20, 2025
On this day five years ago, countless Nigerians lost their lives while demanding a safer nation-one where security forces protect rather than persecute.
Though progress seems slow, I hold hope that their sacrifices will pave the way for a more secure Nigeria. #ENDSARS pic.twitter.com/nMy9i67W4q
– Dr Elizabeth Olowokandi ✨ (@DrETKandi) October 20, 2025
Today, we are reminded of the harsh legacy left by the previous regime-one that silenced its youth through violence for simply seeking justice. Their memory will never fade.
May the souls of all who passed find peace through divine mercy.
– Bros Iwi (@TooSiQ) October 20, 2025
“Where are their friends? Where are their families?”
Another year passes, yet the denial persists that “no one died at Lekki tollgate during #EndSARS“.☹️
PORTRAITS OF BLOOD (II): Names, Photos, Videos… The story of how Lekki #EndSARS protesters were massacred https://t.co/3fqaJBxBem
– ‘Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) October 20, 2025
20.20.20#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/ImJz5jlyZe
– Great Oracle Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary. (@AbdulMahmud01) October 20, 2025
October 20, 2020.
A day marked by tragedy, when the Nigerian military-entrusted with safeguarding citizens-turned their arms against young Nigerians peacefully protesting police brutality. #EndSARS
May this never be forgotten.
– Tola (@adetolaov) October 20, 2025
Five years ago today, the Nigerian government fired upon its own citizens protesting against SARS and poor governance.
20/10/20, a day etched in our collective memory.🕊️🕊️– FEYISAYO❤️ (@Feyisparkles) October 20, 2025
#EndSARS 🕊️💔
Today, we honor the memory.
Not merely a date, but a historic moment that ignited a generation.
When Nigeria’s streets echoed a unified cry: “Enough is enough.”#EndSARS was more than a protest.
It transformed pain into purpose.
It was a demand for justice from… pic.twitter.com/7aU1xSB67W– Lady_Victoria (@LadyVictoria21) October 20, 2025
#LekkiMassacre We will eternally honor their names #EndSARS#LekkiMassacre pic.twitter.com/c0OEyiNXIk
– Goodness (@Adejoh03) October 20, 2025
Five years ago today, but their memory remains alive🩸#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/tPaNRCBP2e
– H3NCO (@h3nco_official) October 20, 2025
October 20th will forever remain in our hearts 🥹💚#EndSARS #LekkiMassacre pic.twitter.com/p4Vsp7VdOX
– 👑𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗷𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗵🌴🥥 (@_kingjonah) October 20, 2025
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