It is exactly two years since personnel of the Nigerian Army shot at unarmed Nigerian youths at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State during the nationwide #EndSARS protest. The incident occurred on October 20, 2020. In October 2020, Nigerians, especially youths protested against police brutality and demanded the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
NewsIt is exactly two years since personnel of the Nigerian Army shot at unarmed Nigerian youths at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State during the nationwide #EndSARS protest.In October 2020, Nigerians, especially youths protested against police brutality and demanded the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
Amnesty International said at least 12 persons were killed at the Lekki Toll Gate and in Alausa, both in Lagos. Meanwhile, two years after the #EndSARS, some Nigerians arrested in Lagos State and other parts of the country are still being detained in various cells.
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