Police use tear gas at Lekki Toll Gate #EndSARS memorial

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29 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What happened at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday?

Police officers fired tear gas to disperse a memorial event for victims of the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The event was organised by the Enough is Enough movement at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. Participants, including political candidates, were affected by the tear gas.

Who was affected by the tear gas?

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate for Lagos State, and Funso Doherty, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate, were among those affected. Residents, journalists, and other political figures were also present and dispersed.

What was the purpose of the memorial event?

The memorial was organised by the Enough is Enough movement to honour those who lost their lives during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The event aimed to commemorate the victims and renew calls for justice and police reforms.