Police officers stationed at the Lekki toll gate have arrested two protesters where the #EndSars Memorial Protest is reportedly holding.
Africa Today News, New York reports that at least two people were arrested on suspicion of being protesters despite one claiming to be a journalist. The other, however, was clad in a white robe bearing a #EndSars banner.
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Scores of police officers are strategically positioned at the toll gate with over 20 trucks to enforce a ban on the #EndSars memorial protests by the Lagos Police Command. Police vehicles are also on patrol at the plaza.
No protester can be seen currently at the toll gate only normal vehicular movement. Some protesters, however, are in vehicles protesting with chants, We Want Justice! Soro Soke! #EndSars! blasting their honks.
Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that the Lagos State Police Command has banned EndSARS protests scheduled to hold in the state on Wednesday.
The security agency said it never agreed to allow street protests in commemoration of October 20 anniversary of the demonstration, which cost many lives last year.
Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a statement on Tuesday, announced that only indoor and virtual gatherings will be allowed.
The spokesman said such events will get adequate security in recognition of the rights of every Nigerian to express his or her interest.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK