Lekki Shooting: Sanwo-Olu Denies Blame, Orders Probe

By Emmnauel Adigwe

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered an investigation into the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll plaza.

Security operatives unleashed terror as they opened fire on protesters who were keeping vigil at the toll plaza on Tuesday evening.

GWG recalls that Governor Sanwo-Olu had earlier ordered a 24-hour curfew due to widespread violence in the ongoing protest.

The governor was severely criticised after the shooting as many people alleged that governor knew of what was to happen to the protesters as the CCTV camera in Lekki toll gate was removed and the light was switched off.

However, the governor in a statement on Tuesday evening by Gbenga Omotoso, the state commissioner for information stated that he had earlier told security operatives not to arrest anyone.

“The State Government has ordered an investigation into the incident,” the statement read.

“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 urged Lagosians to remain law abiding and not allow “criminals, who had hijacked the noble protest of gallant youths, to succeed in their evil plan of turning the state upside down”.

The military is yet to speak on the development.

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