A memorial gathering at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos has turned chaotic, as police fired tear gas at opposition politicians, activists and journalists marking the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. What began as an effort to honour victims of the 2020 demonstrations quickly descended into confusion and confrontation.
Among those caught up in the incident was Funsho Doherty, the NDC governorship candidate, his ADC counterpart alongside other opposition figures and activists who had gathered to lay wreaths in honour of those who lost their lives during the protests.
The police action disrupted the remembrance exercise, forcing those at the scene to contend with tear gas and a tense atmosphere. The incident has renewed concerns over the right to peaceful assembly and the safety of journalists covering a commemoration that continues to carry deep significance for Nigerians.
