Pelumi Onifade's disappearance

Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old journalist with Gboah TV, went missing in October 2020 while covering #EndSARS protests in Lagos.

“Don't I have a right to demand my son's remains, even if they say he is dead? What do I tell my God? Do I tell Him that I cannot account for the son He gave me?”

Mother's search for remains

His mother, Bosede Onifade, has sought answers about his death and remains for six years since his disappearance.

Body identified in 2026

DNA testing in 2026 confirmed the body registered under identification number 1385 belonged to Onifade.

Legal actions for justice

The Federal High Court in Lagos ordered an investigation into Onifade's death following a suit filed by Media Rights Agenda in 2024.

Lagos State Police Task Force

Accounts alleged Onifade was shot and taken by Lagos State Police Task Force operatives during protests in October 2020.

Six years of unanswered questions

Onifade's family has not received his remains six years after his disappearance, despite legal proceedings.

Lekki Toll Gate commemoration

Activists gathered at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos to commemorate the sixth anniversary of #EndSARS protests on Tuesday.

Police use tear gas

Police fired tear gas to disperse activists and concerned Nigerians at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday.

Political candidates present

Lagos State governorship candidates Funso Doherty and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour attended the Lekki Toll Gate gathering.

Historical tear gas incidents

Police fired tear gas at Lekki Toll Gate in October 2021 and 2024 during commemorative events.

Human rights concerns

Human rights lawyer Onyeisi Chiemeke stated police brutality against young Nigerians persists despite SWAT unit creation.

Ongoing struggle for justice

Activists vowed to continue the struggle for police reforms and justice for those who died during #EndSARS protests.