- Police officers fired tear gas at Nigerians gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests.
- Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Funso Doherty were among those who attended the memorial organised by the Enough is Enough movement.
- The police action disrupted the planned wreath-laying ceremony for victims of the October 2020 protests.
Police officers have fired tear gas at Nigerians gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, disrupting a memorial organised to honour victims of the 2020 demonstrations.
The incident happened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as residents, activists, journalists and political figures gathered at the toll gate to remember those who lost their lives during the protests against police brutality.
Among those present were Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos, and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), according to reports by Nigerian media outlets.
Lekki Toll Gate #EndSARS memorial disrupted
The memorial was organised by the Enough is Enough movement as part of activities marking six years since the nationwide #EndSARS protests.
Participants had gathered to pay tribute to the victims, with a wreath-laying ceremony planned at the toll gate, a location that became a major symbol of the 2020 demonstrations.
However, the ceremony was disrupted when police officers deployed tear gas to disperse the gathering before participants could complete the planned tribute.
Newsflash reported that those those present scrambled for safety as the tear gas spread across the area.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Funso Doherty attend lekki toll gate memorial
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Funso Doherty were among the political figures who joined other Nigerians at the Lekki Toll Gate #EndSARS memorial.
Their presence came as Nigerians marked six years since the demonstrations that called for an end to police brutality, extortion and alleged abuses by the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The Lekki Toll Gate remains a very inportant place in the history of the protests in Nigeria, particularly following the shootings of demonstrators on October 20, 2020. The incident sparked widespread outrage and continued calls for accountability.
Nigerians remember #EndSARS victims six years later
The sixth anniversary has renewed calls for justice for victims of the #EndSARS protests and for reforms to address police misconduct.
The 2020 demonstrations spread across Nigeria, with young people demanding an end to abuses associated with SARS and greater accountability from security agencies.
X Users React As Police Teargas #EndSARS Commemoration
Tee@the_real_tobi07 · said, “And you say people should like the officers of the NPF”
THEDRINKSGIRL @.. · said, “What exactly is the problem every year teargas”
Nasa @WonsoulPMGBM · said, “This is same person you people wants to vote for”
@mrshitpost3r1· said, “APC police no f*ckin party should own a police force fgs”
Okikiola @Okikiolaboyz · said, “wtf is wrong with these slaves??”
MOTOMBO @Maazi_MOTOMBO · said, “There’s a lot we can do to revive the end #EndSARS movement. Discussing our fears, differences and concern is the first step. I hope you spare an hour of your time to hear me out. Thank you”
Watch the video here:
🚨 BREAKING: APC police have fired teargas at Nigerians commemorating the 6th anniversary of the October 20, 2020 Lekki Toll Gate massacre. Six years later, instead of allowing citizens to honour the victims, the same government is using force against those demanding justice. #EndSARS #EndSARSMemorial
— iDAN 🦸🏽 (@dangbanamanager) October 20, 2026
Meanwhile, Newsflash had earlier reported that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 85-year-old woman, Grace Ehimeka, over the alleged possession of 179kg of cannabis in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The NDLEA arrest was reportedly carried out on Friday, October 16, 2026, during an anti-drug operation targeting communities suspected of being involved in illicit drug activities.
According to the information available, the cannabis was packed in 15 bags. The circumstances surrounding the woman’s alleged involvement have not been independently established in the information provided.
The operation reportedly covered Warake, Ivhiaro and Ewe/Irue communities in Edo State.
The agency reportedly arrested six suspects during the exercise, with other individuals allegedly found in possession of additional quantities of illicit drugs.
However, Newsflash couldn’t get the details of the other suspects, and total quantity of drugs recovered during the operation.
Instagram has also reacted as the NDLEA arrests 85-year-old over the alleged drug deal. Click here to read more.
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