The demonstrators had assembled to honour the memory of those who lost their lives during the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in October 2020.
Operatives of Nigerian Police Force on Sunday reportedly arrested several youth who gathered at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State to mark the EndSARS anniversary have been arrested.
The police men also opened fire and used tear gas to violently disperse protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate before making the arrest.
The demonstrators had assembled to honour the memory of those who lost their lives during the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in October 2020.
The group assembled in remembrance of the October 20, 2020, incident where soldiers allegedly opened fire on peaceful demonstrators. These protests, originally aimed at ending police brutality and calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), had gained national attention.
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Following widespread demonstrations, SARS was disbanded, but protesters continued occupying key locations, particularly the Lekki tollgate, which had become a symbol of the movement.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the peaceful march was disrupted when officers began shooting into the air and releasing tear gas to break up the crowd.
Several demonstrators fled for safety, while at least two persons were arrested.
The police have not issued an official statement regarding the incident or the use of force during the memorial procession.