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.
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