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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”

 

 

 

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.

Kanyi Okeke

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