Report Of Army Shooting At Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate ‘Fake’ -Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza area of Lagos State.

There were reports of massive shooting by men in military uniforms at protesters on Tuesday evening at the Lekki Toll Gate.

However, the Nigerian Army described the reports as “Fake News” and stated that none of its officers were at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday.

A brief response from the Nigerian Army at their official Twitter page to deny involvement in the Lekki Toll Gate shooting, saying “No soldiers were at the scene.”

However, as the Nigerian Army denies involvement, 28 people have been confirmed injured.

10 patients are currently at the General Hospital in Lagos while 11 are at Reddington and 4 at Vedic; with mild to moderate levels of injuries while 2 are receiving intensive medical care.

3 persons have been discharged.

However,. The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwolu urges residents to observe the Curfew for a peaceful atmosphere.

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.

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