Nigeria

EndSARS protesters donate N500k to elderly woman selling groundnut at protest ground

Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11:57 AM by Tunde Ososanya

- An elderly woman selling groundnut at Lekki Toll Gate during EndSARS protest has been gifted over N500,000 by Nigerian youths

- The woman could be seen among protesters with her tray of groundnuts

- Nigerians have expressed joy over the kind gesture towards the elderly woman

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The Nigerian youths participating in the EndSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate have warmed hearts on social media after donating over N500,000 to an elderly woman selling groundnut at the protest ground.

The disclosure was made by a Twitter user with the handle @sama_on_point who shared pictures of the woman on the social media platform.

Nigerian youths donate N500k for groundnut seller at protest ground — Nigerian youths donated N500k for elderly woman selling groundnuts at a protest ground. Photo credit: @sama_on_point
Source: Twitter

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Recall that the inspector general of police disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and introduced Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

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Nigerians around the world are demanding an end to police brutality in the country.

Tweeps took to social media to share their thoughts on the kind gesture of the protesters towards the elderly woman.

A Twitter user with the handle @tawakalt21 wrote:

"Thanks to everyone, who have contributed money for the woman. With Nigeria youths, we can have the better Nigeria we all are craving for. May God Almighty bless each and every one of us."

Another tweep with the handle @Prettyshirley commented:

"Let's not just donate the money but also guide her on how to use it in a way that will not only meet her needs but also ensure its sustainability."

Below are other reactions:

Brownie said a word of prayer for those who contributed.

Another tweep suggested the woman starts a better business.

In similar news, Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba reached out to the family of the first victim of the EndSARS protest at Ogbomoso, Oyo state.