Skip to main content

Protest Against Nigeria Police Continues In Lagos, Abuja, Kwara

October 12, 2020

The protests, which started on Wednesday, has spread to different parts of the country.

The protest against extrajudicial activities of the Nigeria Police Force has entered its sixth day.

The protests, which started on Wednesday, has spread to different parts of the country.

Image

Though the initial demand of the protest, which was to scrap the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit of the police had been met, protesters are now calling for the reform of the police.

The protesters again trooped out on Monday to stress their demands in different parts of Lagos, Federal Capital Territory, and Kwara State.

Image

Image
Image

In Lagos, protesters converged at Lekki Toll Gate, Ikeja, Surulere, Magodo and Ojo while protesters in Abuja stormed the Force Headquarters.

Image

Students have also joined the protest to demand that government takes action to end the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.

Recall that the protest has gained international attention as countries such as United Kingdom, Sweden and France have urged the Nigerian Government to listen to the demand of the people.

The Nigerian Government has also been urged to stop the brutalisation and arrest of peaceful protesters.