Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- The greatest tragedy of Nigeria's #EndSARS movement was not merely the bloodshed, destruction, and profound national anguish that characterized October 2020. Rather, the true tragedy lies in the nation's systemic failure to transform that watershed moment into an enduring culture of accountability, institutional transparency, and respectful policing.

Confronted with an unmistakable warning about the mortal dangers of unbridled state power, the Nigerian government has had years to reflect, reform, and rebuild damaged public trust. Yet, the fundamental grievances that drove thousands of young Nigerians into the streets remain disturbingly unresolved as the answers to the following questions have remained elusive: "Who ...