Two years after the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests of August 2024, families of 12 people killed during demonstrations in Kano State say they are still waiting for justice and compensation from the government.
The protests, held from August 1 to 10, 2024, were sparked by the rising cost of living following the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Several protesters were reportedly shot by security personnel as demonstrations turned violent.
Families of the victims say the Kano State government has yet to implement the recommendations of the Justice Lawal Wada Committee, which investigated the killings and destruction caused during the protests. The committee had recommended prosecuting those responsible, compensating victims and affected families, and introducing reforms to prevent similar incidents.
Representing the families, Sagiru Usman Yarima said they had provided evidence to the committee but had seen no action nearly two years later. The families are demanding:
Prosecution of those responsible for the killings.
Compensation for families of those killed, injured, and those whose property was destroyed.
Official recognition and justice for the victims.
Some survivors continue to suffer lasting injuries. Muhammad Alhassan, who was shot during the protests, said a bullet remains lodged in his body because doctors warned that removing it could damage his central nervous system.
Another family member, Fa’iza Haruna, said her sister Firdausi was fatally shot while going to buy charcoal just a week before her wedding. She appealed to the government to support the children left behind by the deceased.
Amnesty International Nigeria also criticized the government's failure to ensure justice, saying no security personnel have been prosecuted despite allegations of unlawful killings, torture, and arbitrary arrests during the protests. The organization called for full accountability for all human rights violations committed during the demonstrations.
Justice Lawal Wada, chairman of the investigative committee, confirmed that the report was submitted in January 2025. He said it recommended compensation for victims, support for bereaved families, reforms to address social challenges, and estimated losses from looting and vandalism at about ₦11.47 billion.
A source within the Kano State Government said a white paper implementation committee had completed its work and submitted its recommendations to the governor's office, but implementation is still pending.
As the second anniversary of the protests passes, victims' families continue to call on the Kano State Government to fulfill its promises and deliver justice.
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