The protest for an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has advanced to the Murtala International Airport toll gate, Ikeja, Lagos.
The peaceful protesters have placed blockades at the entry and exit points of the toll gate, preventing users from accessing the road.
We just blocked the Lagos Airport toll gate now. We need people please #SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/lgTINywJls
— ijebu_bouy #EndSARS (@ijebubouy) October 12, 2020
Although the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, announced the dissolution of the SARS unit, there are reports that SARS operatives have advanced to the Lekki toll gate area.image source: @NoraAwolowo on Twitterimage source: @NoraAwolowo on Twitterimage source: @NoraAwolowo on Twitter
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The demands of the #EndSARS protesters include:
1. The immediate release of all arrested protesters.
2. Justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families.
3. Setting up an independent body to oversee the investigation and prosecution of all reports of police misconduct (within 10 days).
4. In line with the new Police Act, psychological evaluation and re-training (to be confirmed by an independent body) of all disbanded SARS officers before they can be redeployed.
5. Increase police salary so that they are adequately compensated for protecting the lives and properties of citizens.
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