#EndSARS protester released after long detention
Rasheed Wasiu, a participant in the 2020 #EndSARS protest, has been released from detention. The announcement came from the Take It Back Movement, an advocacy group based in Lagos. His release followed a Lagos court decision after nearly six years in custody. The group highlighted the importance of persistence and solidarity in achieving justice.
What happened
- Rasheed Wasiu was detained following his involvement in the 2020 #EndSARS protest, which began in October 2020.
- The Take It Back Movement announced that Wasiu regained his freedom on Wednesday, March 4, after a Lagos court struck out his case.
- The group credited sustained advocacy, legal intervention, and public pressure for securing the release of Wasiu and several other detainees.
- Legal counsel Barrister Taiwo of Citizens Gavel was commended for his role in Wasiu’s release, following the death of human rights lawyer Adeshina Ogunlana.
- The group reiterated its commitment to supporting victims of injustice and holding institutions accountable.
