Rapper, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and comedian Debo Adebayo, more popularly known as Mr Macaroni, have announced a memorial car procession to mark one yea
Rapper, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and comedian Debo Adebayo, more popularly known as Mr Macaroni, have announced a memorial car procession to mark one year anniversary of the #EndSARS protest.
The duo took to their respective verified Instagram pages to share e-fliers of the car procession and the order of programme.
This comes shortly after both entertainers accused the Lagos Police Command of stifling their anniversary plans.
While Falz accused the government of hosting events to distract youths, Mr Macaroni berated celebrities for ‘eating’ government money despite the latter’s restrictions on the protest.
Sharing the e-fliers on their separate Instagram accounts, Falz and Mr Macaroni wrote, “It is impossible for us not to memorialize our fallen heroes. We will never ever forget. Innocent Nigerian citizens waved flags and sang till they were shot at, injured and killed. We must never forget.
“We’re rolling up in cars tomorrow to drive through the tollgate. We know their way, so a procession of cars is the safest option to minimize police harassment.
“We will stay in our vehicles throughout. We have rides for people that need it. Each and every one’s safety is very important so please let’s move together.”
The procession is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 20, at the Lekki Tollgate, from 8am till 10am.
See e-fliers of event below:
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it will only allow indoor and virtual events in commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last year.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a statement, said the police is willing to provide adequate security at the venue of such events.
This is despite the insistent of activists to stage #EndSARS Memorial protests in the state, a thing the police command fears may lead to a repeat of the destruction witnessed last year, Punch reports.
“Intelligence at our disposal has revealed plans by some faceless groups or individuals to stage an anti-EndSARS anniversary protest in the state same day.
“In view of the conflicting interest between the pro and anti-EndSARS anniversary groups and threat to cause mayhem, the Command once again warns both groups against any form of street protest between now and 20th October 2021 and beyond.
“It is acknowledged that citizens have the right to peaceful protests. However, in this instance, having carried out a critical security assessment and intelligence report at the disposal of the Lagos Command in respect of the planned protests and attendant implications on public safety, the Command considers it inappropriate to allow such protests to hold. It will not stand aloof and allow breakdown of law and order which the protests may cause.
“To avoid a recurrence of the gory protests of last year during which some innocent Nigerians including police officers were gruesomely murdered, private and public property plundered and maliciously destroyed, the police will not abdicate their responsibilities of protection of lives and property by allowing such avoidable incident happen again in the state.
“Therefore, in the interest of security and public safety, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, wishes to warn the organisers of the protests that the police will deploy all legitimate means to stop or neutralise the planned protests.
“Parents, guardians are admonished to warn their children against participating in the protests. Similarly, youths and other individuals or groups planning to take part in the protests are further warned in their own interest to shelve the plan.”
