ARMY DEBUNKS REPORTS THAT IT SHOT DEAD #ENDSARS PROTESTERS IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports that it killed #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State on Tuesday night.
It also dismissed claim that the bodies of those killed were seized by its men.
This comes hours after men of the Nigerian Army were accused of allegedly killing #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State yesterday night.
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Reports also say the soldiers allegedly prevented ambulances from accessing the scene to take the injured persons to the hospital.
However, about 20 persons reportedly lost their lives during the clash.
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Recall that the Lagos State Government had earlier declared a 24-hour curfew across the State as part of the efforts to curb the ongoing violence arising from the #EndSARS protests in the State.
Although the curfew was to take effect from 4: pm on Tuesday, October 19, some protesters were still seen on the streets of Lagos State protesting.
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