Memorial Protest

Lagos Police Declares #EndSARS Memorial Protest Illegal

Oct 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

Lagos State Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola has declared that the #EndSARS memorial protest marking the fourth anniversary of the movement is illegal and will not proceed. Demonstrators gathered at the Lekki toll gate on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the shooting incident at the same location in October 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

BREAKING: Police Tear Gas #EndSARS Memorial Protesters, Arrest Two

Oct 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force fired tear gas and arrested several protesters on Sunday during a memorial procession at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State. The demonstrators had gathered to commemorate the lives lost during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which sought to end police brutality in Nigeria. Eyewitnesses reported that the peaceful protest was … Read more