Nigerian comedian and activist, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has been taken into custody after being arrested along with more protesters this Saturday at the Lekki toll gate.
The comedian joined other activists at the toll gate, to protest the decision of the Lagos state judicial panel of inquiry to reopen the facility.
Mr. Macaroni filmed his arrest on Instagram live expressing dismay over the treatment meted on peaceful protesters.
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His phone and that of other protesters was later seized by the police ending the Instagram session.
This has sparked anger among a lot of Nigerian youths and celebrities who have taken to social media to cry out for justice for Mr. Macaroni and every other activist that has been arrested.
(Edited by : Tunde Orebiyi)
