Nubian

We are all aware of the happenings of the past two weeks. A nationwide protest calling on the government to #ENDSARS turned into a movement of demanding for accountability, better life, reformed institutions and above all, the right to live. It was beautiful to watch. The youths had finally found their voice to take over the nation and effect change. Their weapon was their voice and another beautiful and remarkable thing was that THE MOVEMENT HAD NO LEADER. But things started to unravel really quickly. We started seeing young persons (thugs) with matchets, knives and batons trying to disrupt the peaceful protests. We believe that they were paid peanuts by the government (and as despicable as their actions are, I wouldn't judge them too harshly. It is very easy for a poor person to sell their soul for a piece of bread). Some were caught, beaten, fed and handed over to the police (who didn't arrest them btw). I believe the police might have done more but, you see, we,...