The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has postponed the hearing of a case involving 22 victims of police brutality associated with the #EndSARS protests, rescheduling proceedings to May 28, 2025. The adjournment was necessitated by the absence of key respondents, including representatives from the Nigerian Police Force and Lagos State authorities, who were not present during the scheduled court session.
One of the plaintiffs expressed frustration over the delay, stating, "We have been seeking justice for years, and these continuous adjournments only prolong our pain and suffering." The victims, who allege severe human rights violations during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, are pursuing legal redress for the injustices they claim to have suffered.
The #EndSARS movement, which began as a campaign against police brutality, particularly targeting the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), gained international attention in 2020. The protests highlighted widespread concerns about human rights abuses and led to calls for comprehensive police reforms in Nigeria.
Legal analysts note that the consistent delays in adjudicating cases related to #EndSARS victims undermine public confidence in the judicial system and hinder the broader quest for accountability and reform within the nation's law enforcement agencies.