The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Saturday said it had begun making moves to secure the release of protesters arrested at the Lekki toll gate during the #EndSARS Season 2 and #OccupyLekkiTollgate movement.
Olumide Akpata, president of the association described the actions of the Police as “shocking” and “unlawful actions” and demanded their immediate release. He offered free legal representation to protesters without a lawyer.
Police had swooped on the protesters, arresting over 35 of them.
Akpata said: “The images & footages of the unlawful actions of the Nigerian Police at the Lekki Tollgate Lagos are truly shocking.
” The @NigBarAssoc condemns the brazen disrespect for the fundamental rights of unarmed citizens who are merely exercising their rights to peaceful protests.
“We are currently working together with members of our Association to ensure the release of those detained.
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“At the moment, we understand that the detainees are spread across Panti, Adeniji and Ikeja Police Stations and that they are currently being denied access to their Lawyers.
“This is totally unacceptable and we call on the Police to immediately release them or allow them unhindered access to their lawyers.
“For protesters who do not have legal representation the @NigBarAssoc is setting up a team of volunteer lawyers who will immediately represent them.”
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