#ENDSARS: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT DEBUNKS REPORTS THAT IT DEPLOYED MILITARY OFFICERS TO ATTACK PROTESTERS IN LEKKI
The Lagos State Government has debunked reports that it deployed military officers to attack #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki tollgate, Eti-Osa Local Government,
The Government also said it has commenced investigation on the incident.
This comes barely one hour after 15 persons were reportedly killed as armed security operatives stormed the scene of the #ENDSARS protest and opened fire on them at the Lekki Toll gate area of Lagos State on Tuesday night.
Read Also: OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN SCHOOLS OVER #ENDSARS PROTEST, BANS OKADA OPERATIONS
Lagos State Commissioner for Information, and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement, said that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had directed security agencies not to arrest anyone despite the 24-hours curfew introduced across the state and that the state could not have ordered extra-judicial killings of peaceful protesters as being rumoured on social media platforms.
He revealed that the curfew was introduced to reduce the incidence of violence by hoodlums who had hijacked the protest and that the intent was not to kill innocent citizens as being seen in several video clips online.
“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,” the statement said.
Comments