Social media activist , Segun Awosanya , popularly known as Segalink , says the # EndSARS protests in many locations across the country have been hijacked.
Segalink described the hijackers as “ known elements ” in a series of tweets .
He, however , urged those with genuine interest to continue with the advocacy .
The PUNCH reports that thousands of Nigerians continued their protests in many states on Tuesday against police brutality , bringing traffic to a standstill in Lagos .
Demonstrations organised on social media erupted earlier this month calling for the abolition of the Special Anti - Robbery Squad accused of unlawful arrests, torture , and extra - judicial killings .
The Federal Government gave in to the demand on Sunday, announcing that the F-SARS has been disbanded .
On Tuesday, the Inspector - General of Police, Mohammed Adamu , ordered all defunct Special Anti - Robbery Squad personnel to undergo a psychological and medical examination .
He also set up the Special Weapons and Tactics Team that will replace the disbanded SARS .
But many have greeted the announcements with scepticism after previous vows to improve SARS went unfulfilled .
Instead, they began another advocacy using # EndSWAT as a replacement for # EndSARS which was the number one trend globally for more than 48 hours .
Further, plans were also announced that protests would hold in Lagos and Abuja.
Segalink said in a series of tweets , “ They never fought for you . They waited for the advocacy to mature and seek to sow discord just to take over the narrative for their hidden agenda . You know them . They care less if you live or die. Keep your eyes peeled . Focus on the Goal .
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