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Police: Why we teargassed #EndSARSMemorial protesters

The police have provided an explanation for why they used tear gas on demonstrators at the Lekki tollgate to mark the second anniversary of ...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief October 20, 2022
Updated March 22, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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The police have provided an explanation for why they used tear gas on demonstrators at the Lekki tollgate to mark the second anniversary of the #EndSARS campaign.

According to Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesman for the Lagos Police, the demonstrators had already gathered at the toll gate rather than staging a peaceful parade.

According to The Nation, when demonstrators placed some coffins at the tollgate to end their demonstration, police began firing tear gas.

Some young Nigerians, including well-known performers Folarin "Falz" Falana and Mr. Macaroni, joined the solidarity march despite the presence of numerous police officers.

In addition to making four arrests, police officers used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Those arrested were identified as Ifeanyi, Olamide Raheemi, Samuel Ishola and one unidentified person. They were detained in a police van.

Many protesters, onlookers and journalists, took to their heels as the teargas saturated the air.

Reacting on Twitter, Hundeyin said: “A stitch in time saves nine. They were already gathering at the toll gate as opposed to doing a peaceful procession. Minimal force was used. No injury or fatality.

“Peaceful persons were allowed to move around without interference from the police. Some of them that decided to be lawless and start mounting the toll complex, an action threatening the existing law and order in the area, were dispersed with teargas.

“There was no use of a baton, neither was there physical contact. We equally do not have any record of shooting. We would, however, appreciate evidence of gunshots, maybe a video, to enable us take appropriate action.”
Tags: EndSARS, Nigeria

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