Popular comedian, Mr Macaroni and others arrested in the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest have been released on bail. The Lekki Toll Gate that was locked following the Police Brutality and Special Anti-Robbery Squad in late 2020, was scheduled to be reopened today.
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However, there there occupy Lekki Toll Gate protest by the peaceful protesters to stop it from reopening. Earlier today, the peaceful protest against the reopening of the Lekki toll gate terminals took a different turn after security operatives used force on protesters followed by the arrest and maltreatment of civilians for exercising their civil rights.
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However, the release of everyone arrested in the course of the protest including Mr Macaroni has been secured after pleading not guilty to the following charges; breaking COVID-19 gathering limits and breaking order not to protest.
According to reports, one of the protesters who got injured in the course of the arrest will be getting the necessary medical attention.
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