Human rights activist and Executive Director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun, was reportedly harassed by security operatives on Monday at the Lekki Tollgate while attempting to lay flowers in memory of victims of the 2020 EndSARS protest.
The civic group EiE Nigeria confirmed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“While peacefully laying a wreath in remembrance of the #LekkiMassacre, #_yemia was harassed by overzealous security agents. Even in honouring the dead, citizens are intimidated. She’s fine — but this abuse of power is not.”
Prominent rights advocate Deji Adeyanju also condemned the incident, writing:
“I condemn the harassment of notable human rights activist Yemi Adamolekun of #EiENigeria by security agents who have no respect or regard for human rights in Nigeria.”
The EndSARS movement, which began in October 2020, called for an end to police brutality and the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The protests reached their peak on October 20, 2020, when security forces allegedly opened fire on peaceful demonstrators at the Lekki Tollgate.
Monday’s harassment incident occurred as activists and citizens marked the fourth anniversary of the protests, continuing their call for justice and accountability for the victims of the Lekki shootings.
Executive Director of @EiENigeria, Yemi Adamolekun, was stopped and assaulted by security officers at the Lekki Toll Gate while attempting to lay flowers in honour of those who lost their lives during the 2020 #EndSARS protest. pic.twitter.com/KL3ZT90522
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) October 20, 2025
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