By Chris Udochukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – Amnesty International has reacted to the reported brutalisation and arrests of peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, calling on the federal government to demonstrate commitment to protect the right to peaceful protest.
Precise Post recalls that there are pictures circulating in social media of arrests and brutalisation of peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Gate on Saturday.
Reacting via it’s twitter handle, Amnesty International tweeted:
“Today Amnesty International received reports of the arrest of some protesters #EndSARS at the #Lekkitollgate#Lagos.
“We are calling on all Nigerian authorities to demonstrate commitment to protect the right to peaceful protest. @MBuhari @ProfOsinbajo @jidesanwoolu @PoliceNG.”
Recall that the #endSARS protesters vowed to resume the occupation of Lekki Toll Gate following the announcement by government to its reopening.
The protesters are of the view that the toll gate should not be re-opened until those killed by security agencied during #EndSARS protest get justice and adequate compensation paid to the families.
Further recall that Rinu Oduala stepped down yesterday from the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution set up to investigate cases of police brutality in the state.
She announced the decision in a series of tweets on Friday.
“I will be stepping down from the Lagos Judicial Panel as it is now obvious that the government is only out to use us for performative actions,” she said.
She accused the government of covering-up.
