Breaking lekki toll fee hike police accost protesters
It seems like you're referring to a recent event in Nigeria. On October 20, 2020, there was a protest against the hike in toll fees at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Nigeria. The protest turned violent when the police and other security agents clashed with the protesters.
Here's a brief summary of what happened:
- The Lagos State Government had announced a hike in the toll fees at the Lekki-Epe Expressway, which sparked widespread protests from motorists and residents.
- On October 20, 2020, a group of protesters gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to protest against the toll hike.
- The police and other security agents were deployed to the scene to disperse the protesters, but the situation escalated into violence.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the police used tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition to disperse the protesters, leading to injuries and arrests.
- The Nigerian Army was also deployed to the scene, and there were reports of soldiers firing live ammunition at the protesters.
- The exact number of casualties is still unclear, but several people were reportedly killed, and many more were injured.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many calling for an investigation into the use of excessive force by the security agents. The Lagos State Government has also promised to investigate the incident and take appropriate action.
It's worth noting that the Lekki Toll Gate protest was not the only one in Nigeria, as there were similar protests in other parts of the country against the toll hike. However, the Lekki Toll Gate protest was one of the most violent and widely reported incidents.