Nigerians on Twitter are currently mourning the death of Jimoh Isiah, a young Nigerian man, who was allegedly shot by an officer at the #EndSARS protest today in Ogbomosho.
According to reports, the police opened fire at youths protesting against the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force on Saturday, October 10.
Isiaq was at the scene of the protest when a bullet fired by the police officers hit him.
He, however, passed away and now been buried in his hometown, according to his Islamic rites.
Below is a video from his burial and reactions from Nigerians:
https://twitter.com/EiENigeria/status/1314978612777562113
Jimoh Isiaq; a protester was killed by Nigerian Police @PoliceNG today in #Ogbomoso #EndSARS #EndSarsNow
— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/Ebuka/status/1314982183774363649
https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/1314975059384176644
Jimoh Isiaq.
Today he woke up.
Today he went out to protest.
Today he was shot by policemen. Today he died.
Today, he has been buried.
Jimoh Isiaq.
A hero. And his death will not be in vain. #EndSARS #FuckThePolice
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/AmnestyNigeria/status/1314983694340423680
https://twitter.com/ulxma/status/1314982425747914754
https://twitter.com/kellybullad/status/1314981290865766406
