October 20, (THEWILL) – Protesters marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, have been dispersed with tear gas by Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command.
The protester gathered as early as 8:30 a.m on Sunday, at the Lekki Toll Gate.
Displaying banners and placards, they demanded Justice for the victims of police brutality and the implementation of reforms promised by the government.
Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, however, said the protesters were causing traffic disruptions at the toll gate.
“They were told to disperse, but they were adamant; we had to use minimal force to disperse them”, he said while refuting reports of confrontation between the police and protesters.
The #EndSARS movement erupted across Nigeria Iin October 2020 as thousands of youths took to the streets in major cities to protest against the rampant abuses, killings, and extortion committed by officers of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit within the Nigerian Police Force.
The protests culminated in a tragic confrontation at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on Otober 20, when security forces, including the Nigerian military, reportedly opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.
