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Breaking: Police disperse #EndSARS protesters in Lagos

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By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor

Police on Thursday October 8, 2020, dispersed #EndSARS protesters in Lagos.

The protesters were demanding the dismantling of the Special Ant-Robbery Response Squad (SARS) unit of the police for alleged brutality and extortion.

The protest, which kicked-off on Wednesday in Ikeja, was extended to Lekki Toll Gate opposite Oriental Hotel.

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It was gathered that the Police arrived the Toll Gate around 7am to await the protesters.

A source said that immediately the protesters gathered, police detectives dispersed them with some of them allegedly assaulted.

Musicians Falz and Runtown have vowed not to back down on the protest.

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