The protesters bearing placards with various inscriptions assembled on Thursday at the main entrance to the palace of the monarch demanding total disbandment of police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

They also occupied other major locations in Ile-Ife town including the main gate of the Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile-Ife).

The protest in Ile-Ife follows protests by other youths who took over streets in Delta, Edo, Kwara, Abuja, and Imo State, calling for an end to police brutality in the country.

The protest which started on Wednesday, October 7, across the country demands an end to the menace of police brutality and harassment of youths.