Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force reportedly fired shots and tear gas on Sunday to disperse protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. The demonstrators had assembled to mark the fourth anniversary of the tragic #EndSARS protests against police brutality in October 2020. Eyewitnesses reported that the peaceful procession was disrupted when police […]
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Over 18 Protesters Arrested at Lekki Toll Gate During #EndSARS Anniversary
No fewer than 18 protesters were reportedly arrested by the Nigeria Police while marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. The protest, originally held in October 2020, was against police brutality, with many lives lost during the demonstrations, particularly on October 20, 2020. The arrested individuals, including […]