Rising RnB singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman better known as Oxlade, sustained injuries while partaking in the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Surulere area of Lagos.
The singer was among several other demonstrators who hit the streets of Surulere on Monday to demand an end to police brutality in the country.
The protest, which started on a nonviolent note, turned violent with demonstrators and security operatives engaging themselves in a heated exchange.
It was gathered that the singer was injured in the resultant commotion.
In several videos making the rounds on the social media, Oxlade was seen being assisted from the scene of the protest by other #EndSARS protesters.
Ojah B, the singer’s road manager, was also allegedly assaulted and consequently arrested during the protest.
Nigerian pop star, Olamide, took to his social media page to confirm the occurrence, adding that Banky W, a fellow singer, has already sent for his lawyers to take up the matter.
“I saw videos of people captured in ‘Lere (including Oxlade’s manager)and shared with Banky W. He’s sent lawyers down. I owe him my vote next election #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria,” he wrote.
TheNewsGuru recalls that Lagos police command had earlier debunked claims that its men shot at protesters and later claimed that protesters shot three of its officials.