There is palpable tension over plans by some groups and activists to commemorate the second anniversary of 2020 #EndSARS nationwide protests in Lagos State, The Nation has learnt.
The activists are planning to gather at Lekki tollgate, Lagos on Thursday from 8am — 11am.
Lekki tollgate was the epicentre of the #EndSARS protests in Lagos.
The location had youths airing their grievances day and night until they were dispersed by soldiers of the Nigerian Army on October 20.
The #EndSARS protest was a public outcry for an end to police brutality, extrajudicial killings, extortion and abuse of power, especially by officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Although, the Lagos State Police Command is yet to react as at time of report, those behind the rally have made plans for the Thursday gathering.
In the past few days, The Nation gathered that groups have been mobilising online via social media platforms for a car procession to coincide with the Lekki Tollgate incident.
The car procession according to organisers will involve the following:
—Walking and driving through the Tollgate
— Blasting horns, singing and chanting in unison. — Waving of flags.
Checks by The Nation shows that the hashtags — #EndSARS and #EndSARSMemorial are trending on various social media platforms.
Popular #EndSARS activist, Rinu Oduala shared the flier on her Twitter page with the caption “#EndSARSMemorial”.
According to the flier, those who will be participating have been warned that no political material will be tolerated at the venue of procession.
“Citizens are encouraged to visit the Tollgate throughout the day to pay their last respects to the dead in their own way,” the flier added. (Nation)
