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EndSARS protest: Police make several arrests at Lekki Tollgate

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A Facebook video shows police in riot gear leading a shirtless man into a patrol van

Today makes it one year, after the Lekki Toll Gate shooting that took place during a demonstration against police brutality. And the plan by some to mark the 1st anniversary may not proceed as usual. This follows a warning from the police that it will only allow the indoor and virtual events. As it stands, Cool FM can confirm the presence of heavily armed policemen at the toll plaza to forestall any protest. 

We also hear the police have started arresting people at the Lekki Toll Plaza. As at the time of this report, the arrests are being made in connection to the first anniversary of the EndSARS protest. A Facebook video shows police in riot gear leading a shirtless man into a patrol van, while reporters filmed the incident. We’d bring you updates in our subsequent bulletins.

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