Lagos: Police keep peace at Lekki tollgate protest

However, on Thursday, protesters gathered at the toll gate, displaying placards to express their grievances, wanting to forcefully take over the vicinity in defiance of the court’s order.

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NAN reports that the Police personnel on ground resisted the attempt and dispersed the protesters as the protest was becoming violent.

An Activist, and Member of Civil Society Organisation, Mr Kehinde Stevens told NAN that the protest had been peaceful and called on the protesters to maintain peaceful attitude in the course of the protest.

“So far, there has been law and order across board and I commend protesters who came out to express their grievances for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere so far.

“I pray that the leadership listens to the masses at this challenging time of our country, “he said.

NAN reports that the protest in Lekki Phase 1 was peaceful as people were seen going about their businesses without any molestation.

However, many shops, supermarkets, malls and banks in the area were closed for business while very few eateries including restaurants were opened to customers.

A customer, who simply identified herself as Pat, in one of the eateries told NAN that the protest was peaceful and appealed to the government to address the challenges,’’ she said.

Lagos: Police keep peace at Lekki tollgate protest

(NAN)