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Video: Friends of Kolade Johnson pays ‘last respect’ to his remains before the burial of the SARS’ victim

by OGBENI .O
April 19, 2019
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Kolade Johnson was killed after been hit by a police officer’s stray bullet during a raid in Lagos.

Below  are photos and videos from the burial ceremony. In the photos, many people can be seen in black t-shirts with a photo of the late Kolade in the front and #EndSARS behind.

Kolade was the only son of his aged parents before his life ended by a trigger happy police officer.

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His bereaved friend while commenting on the day of burial lamented on delayed justice for the young man, see some reactions below.

Capstone wrote;
So today the innocent guy (Kolade Johnson) has been buried just like that. It’s so sad.
However, we pray his gentle soul rest in peace; Amen.
But we that we are alive, let’s come together to fight for his justice by first coming together to #EndSARSNOW #endsarsbrutality

Aina_a wrote;
Kolade Johnson would be laid to rest today…today we commit him to Mother Earth…it still feels surreal… I’m sorry Kaylo…short of words. Goodbye my friend. @PoliceNG @segalink @RuggedyBaba @PulseNigeria247 @jidesanwoolu still no court date still no justice. #endsars

See photos from the burial below.

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