Nigerian Army Denies Shooting At Peaceful Protesters At Lekki-VI toll gate Despite Video Evidence

The Nigerian Army has described reports that it opened fire on peaceful protesters at Lekki-VI toll gate as “Fake News.”

Despite the huge video evidence against the Nigerian Army, they have denied shooting at peaceful protesters.

A tweet via the Nigerian Army official Twitter handle says:

”No soldiers were at the scene”

Fake News!!! pic.twitter.com/4c1LHhRD7s

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) October 20, 2020

Fake News!!! pic.twitter.com/PmqPJb6iWH

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) October 20, 2020

Fake News!!! pic.twitter.com/4KgOZEyXEc

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) October 20, 2020

Be Aware!!! pic.twitter.com/BgTxb2eXcq

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) October 21, 2020

Be Aware!!! pic.twitter.com/rpqNtcYF29

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) October 20, 2020

More than 10 people were killed and many others injured in the deadly attack which Nigerians have tagged ”Lekki Massacre”

Meanwhile, the Lekki-Ikoyi toll gate at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge was set ablaze by yet to be identified persons tonight.

While a branch of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTbank) situated on Admiralty Road Lekki Phase one was set ablaze tonight.