EndSARS Memorial Under Tear Gas: Six Years Later, Lekki Toll Gate Still Dey Reopen Old Wounds

EndSARS Protest don once again bring fresh controversy for Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos, as police officers reportedly fire tear gas to disperse Nigerians wey gather on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to remember the 2020 protests against police brutality. Wetin suppose be solemn occasion to honour victims and renew calls for justice reportedly turn to confusion, as participants scramble to escape the fumes before dem fit complete their planned memorial ceremony. Six years don pass, but the question of how Nigeria handles public protest still dey demand serious answers.

Memorial Gathering Turn to Another Gbas Gb os

According to reports about the incident, the gathering na memorial event organised by the Enough is Enough movement to honour people wey die or go missing in connection with the 2020 EndSARS protests. The organisers plan to conduct a wreath-laying ceremony around 11 a.m., but police officers reportedly fire tear gas before participants fit carry out the programme as planned. Residents, journalists, activists and political figures dey among those wey gather for the occasion.

Among the people reportedly affected na Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Lagos State, and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The disruption don raise fresh questions about how security agencies balance public order with the right of Nigerians to gather peacefully. The satirical irony no hard to notice: people come remember an old confrontation, but another confrontation reportedly interrupt the remembrance. Still, the matter serious pass joke because the gathering concern human lives, public trust and accountability.

Six Years After EndSARS, Questions About Justice Still Dey

The EndSARS movement gather national attention for October 2020, as young Nigerians protest against alleged police brutality, extortion, torture and extrajudicial killings, especially allegations involving the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). On October 20, 2020, the Lekki Toll Gate become the centre of international attention after security forces reportedly opened fire during the protests. Amnesty International documented the deaths of at least 12 people at Lekki and Alausa that day, while the circumstances surrounding the Lekki incident and the wider question of accountability remain subjects of public controversy.

The latest Lekki Toll Gate incident also resemble earlier anniversary confrontations. In 2021, police used tear gas during a memorial procession, while similar action reportedly occurred during the 2024 anniversary gathering. The EndSARS protests led to the disbandment of SARS, but campaigners have continued to demand justice for victims, compensation where appropriate, and meaningful police reforms. The important question now be whether authorities go provide a clear account of why tear gas was used in 2026, whether the action was necessary and proportionate, and how future peaceful memorials fit happen without another confrontation.

As Nigerians reflect on EndSARS, the country needs more than anniversary speeches and promises. Police authorities should clarify the circumstances surrounding the Lekki Toll Gate dispersal, while government should protect lawful peaceful assembly and ensure that allegations of excessive force receive credible investigation. EndSARS Protest no be just annual hashtag wey people go remember for social media; na part of Nigeria’s recent history wey concern citizens’ dignity, public safety and trust in government. OGM News Pidgin go continue to follow developments and bring readers verified updates as more information emerge.