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:
Rest In Peace Jimoh Isiaq!' He was murdered by trigger-happy @PoliceNG officers while participating in peaceful #EndSARSProtests in #Ogbomosho earlier today. We will never forget you😪✊ pic.twitter.com/GID1bcu0er
— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) October 10, 2020
Rest In Peace Jimoh Isiaq 🙏🏾❤️#EndSARS
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 10, 2020
Rest in peace Jimoh Isiaq. We will never forget you or your sacrifice. #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality ✊🏾
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) October 10, 2020
Today;🇳🇬
Nigerian Police murdered Jimoh Isiaq
Nigerian Police murdered Jimoh Isiaq
Nigerian Police murdered Jimoh Isiaq
Nigerian Police murdered Jimoh Isiaq#EndSARS #EndSarsNow— Amnesty International Nigeria (@AmnestyNigeria) October 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/ulxma/status/1314982425747914754
May the family of the killers of Jimoh Isiaq never see anything good 😭😭😭we will fight till the end 💔💔💔💔 #EndSarsNow #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSarsProtests https://t.co/UwII0QEsCu
— Obiagu (@kellybullad) October 10, 2020