Nemere2020:
BREAKING: Army denies shooting #EndSARS protesters

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegation soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza last Tuesday.

In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba Olaniyi, the Division however confirmed the involvement of soldiers in restoring order in Lagos following the declaration of curfew by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Nation reports this is the first time the division is speaking about the incident that occurred last week.

It said: “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza. This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country.

“At no time did soldiers of the Nigerian Army open fire on any civilian. From the onset of the ENDSARS protest, there was no time personnel of 81 Division Nigerian Army Lagos were involved.

“However, the decision to call in the military was taken by the Lagos State Government (LASG) after a 24- hour curfew was imposed.

“This was as a result of the violence which led to several police stations being burnt, policemen killed, suspects in police custody released and weapons carted away.

“The situation was fast degenerating into anarchy. It was at this point that LASG requested for the military to intervene in order to restore normalcy.

“The intervention of the military followed all laid down procedures for Internal Security operations and all the soldiers involved acted within the confines of the Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Internal Security operations.

“Finally, Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army reiterates Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities did not shoot at any civilian as there are glaring and convincing evidence to attest to this fact.

“This allegation is the hand work of mischief makers who will stop at nothing to tarnish the image of the Nigerian Army. The general public is hereby enjoined to discountenance this allegation as there is no iota of truth therein.”
https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-army-denies-shooting-endsars-protesters/
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peacekante:
Sanwo olu actually admitted there was soldiers at the Protest ground


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tiFZ8NCeTc

toolovely:
Sanwolu: forces beyond me ordered the military. I'm not the C I C. The army does not report to me.

Military: it's the Lagos state government that requested for the army to help enforce the curfew.

Denials upon denials

Guestlander:
And the shooting?


“This was as a result of the violence which led to several police stations being burnt, policemen killed, suspects in police custody released and weapons carted away.

“The situation was fast degenerating into anarchy. It was at this point that LASG requested for the military to intervene in order to restore normalcy.

“The intervention of the military followed all laid down procedures for Internal Security operations and all the soldiers involved acted within the confines of the Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Internal Security operations.

The rioting started after the shooting, not before.

Duru9:
Oga curfew started 9pm what were your men doing at lekki by 7pm

Oga burning of station and freeing of prisoners started after lekki shooting


Stop lying

seborrhic:
So Sanwo Olu lied?
The man's psychological make-up must be thoroughly investigated,if the army's version of events is true.
No wonder he has been trying to save face by admitting the army was involved and quickly reopening all markets.
A senile man leading Nigeria and one with a likely psychiatric history leading Lagos,a fatal combination

hurlanrewaju:
Tinumu And Sanya, your children will reap this ooooo

Naijaguy12345:
How many would you give Okezie Ikpeazu ? I tried to find an Iboo leader i can not think of one. Your people are not interested in producing a president or a leader, you are only interested in pulling down a yoruba man thats interested in climbing to the top.