#EndSARS memorial: Falz, Mr Macaroni join youths as they march with dummy coffins at Lekki Tollgate (Photos/Video)
Nigerian youths converged in their numbers at the Lekki Tollgate this morning to mark the second anniversary of the shootings of peaceful #Endsars protesters on October 20, 2020.
Falz and Mr Macaroni cut short their interviews with the media after getting reports that security operatives were assaulting peaceful demonstrators. #EndSARSMemorial2 #EndSARS
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At the procession on Thursday with falz and Mr macaroni,coffins were carried to honour the memory of protesters who were shot and killed by security personnel at the Lekki Tollgate two years ago.
Videos shared online showed the public figures and a large crowd marching through the tollgate despite heavy police presence.
Meanwhile, comedian and actor, Debo Mr Macaroni, had announced via his social media handles that he would be participating in the walk.
“Peaceful Walk in honor of all Endsars and Police Brutality Victims!! 20/10/2022!!! It’s 2 Years now!! We haven’t forgotten and we will never forget!! Different rallies have been happening across the country this month.
Nobody or group hijacked it. Abeg we no wan hear say anybody wan hijack this one…
We didn’t hear that the Police arrested or brutalized anyone during the rally.
Let’s maintain the same energy!
Lastly, please this is not a political rally. Banners of political parties or candidates should not be displayed.
This is strictly to honor all our fallen heroes!! God bless you. 🙏🏾”, Mr macaroni wrote.
#EndSARS : We must continue to demand justice for the ones who gave their lives for ours – Falz
Nigerian Artist, Folarin Falana @falzthebahdguy speaks on the second anniversary of the Lekki Tollgate shooting #EndSARSMemorial2 #EndSARSProtest #LekkitollgateMassacre pic.twitter.com/1QfWWzVmOQ
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