Lagos State has promised to investigate the shooting of #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said, “There have been reports of shooting at the Lekki Toll Plaza, following the 24-hour curfew imposed on Lagos State to stop criminals who hid under the #EndSARS protests to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens.
“The state government has ordered an investigation into the incident. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised the security agents not to arrest anyone on account of the curfew, which he urges residents to observe for the peaceful atmosphere we all cherish.
“He advises Lagosians to remain calm and not allow criminals, who have hijacked the noble protest of our gallant youths, to succeed in their evil plan of turning our dear state upside down.
“The governor will do everything within his power to ensure that the lives of all Lagosians are protected at all times,” Omotoso said.
Sanwo-Olu had announced a 24-hour indefinite curfew in the state to curb the ongoing protest in the state.
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Meanwhile, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, has described the killings in Lekki as a massacre.
While appealing to the government to put an end to the shooting of protesters by security agents, he said: “Killing our young and defenceless children under any circumstances is wrong. Period.
“Killing our children is also killing our future as a nation. We must walk back from this. Mr. President this is what needs to be done. I appeal to you to do the right thing.
“I am horrified by the use of lethal force against #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. My heart bleeds for this country. It is sad and disheartening that this is happening. These are peaceful youth protesting to express legitimate concerns.
“It is unacceptable for any Government to turn its weapons on its own young people. What has happened in Lekki tonight is nothing but a massacre.
“This harassment and extrajudicial killing of Nigerians must stop immediately and the security agents who carried out this exercise should be brought to justice. No life of any Nigerian youth taking part in a peaceful protest deserves to be taken.
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“This is not the Nigeria that we hope to leave for the next generation. Our young people are the future.
“Dialogue is the only logical option in the current situation— not violence. Dialogue may take a longer time to work and it may appear frustrating. However, as a leading country in the comity of nations, the violent silencing of protesting youth cannot be an option.”
Dialogue is the only logical option in the current situation— not violence. Dialogue may take a longer time to work and it may appear frustrating. However, as a leading country in the comity of nations, the violent silencing of protesting youth cannot be an option.
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) October 20, 2020
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