Pictorial: Gridlock at Lekki tollgate over EndSARSmemorial procession
reports that many commuters were stranded as the procession led by comedian, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni and singer, Folarin Falana aka Falz continued.See the photos from the scene below:#EndSARSMemorial: SERAP calls for immediate release of detained journalist, others in Lagosreports that a man, identified as Desmond Jacob, was picked up by men of the Nigeria Police Force.
He claimed that he was among peaceful protesters that converged at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2020, the day of the shooting that allegedly led to the loss of lives of peaceful protesters. Jacob could be seen kneeling in front of the toll gate crying before police officers came and picked him up.As of this time, the venue of the procession was being fled as police reportedlyAll rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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