Nigerian police used tear gas to disperse protesters at the Lekki Tollgate during a memorial rally marking the anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. The rally, which began peacefully, was held to honor those who lost their lives during the 2020 protests against police brutality and bad governance. Participants, including prominent figures like Falz and Mr. Macaroni, gathered with banners and flags before police intervened with tear gas, causing chaos.
The demonstration, commemorating the second anniversary of the #EndSARS movement, saw protesters placing symbolic coffins at the tollgate. Police justified their actions, stating that some individuals were becoming unruly, threatening public order. Two people were reportedly arrested during the event.
This year’s protest echoes the calls for justice following the 2020 Lekki Tollgate incident, where rights groups claim that security forces shot and killed peaceful protesters, a claim that the government has denied.
