This is a footage taken from the Adekunle environs in Yaba, Lagos State.
The situation surrounding the video has not been ascertained yet at the filing of this report.
Youths have taken to the streets after the bloody massacre of #EndSARS protesters by the Nigerian government at Lekki on Tuesday night.
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The military has been asked to immediately release the identity of soldiers that carried out the shooting of protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos State on Tuesday night.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) made the call while condemning the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers in Lekki
President of NBA, Olumide Akpata, in a statement, faulted the incident.
DAILY POST reported that End SARS protesters at the Lekki ground came under heavy fire by the military on Tuesday.
Bullets fired by security operatives hit some persons and at least two persons have been confirmed killed by the police and many injured
Voices in a viral footage blamed the shootings on soldiers.
“The Military High command is hereby requested to immediately identify and name the officers involved in this gross professional misconduct for immediate prosecution and dismissal in line with extant laws,” Akpata said.
“The NBA shall immediately commence legal proceedings at all relevant fora– both locally and internationally – against the Nigerian Military and other relevant authorities, on behalf of the families of the victims, for abuse of power, disregard of rules of engagement and the infringement of the fundamental rights (including the right to life) of the affected citizens.”.
Akpata pointed out that even if the protesters were in breach of the Lagos government’s curfew, such a misdemeanour did not warrant the use of live ammunition by the military.
“The NBA believes that the current situation in the country calls for dynamic leadership and, as critical stakeholders in the Nigerian project, invites the President of Nigeria and others in authority to show uncommon leadership in saving the situation, instead of deploying troops against defenceless citizens whom they swore an oath to protect,” the NBA president said.
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, has described the ongoing onslaught of #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria as devastating.
John Ogun, on his verified Twitter handle, also tweeted that “The Politicians should ask their children to go and represent Nigeria in the next @NGSuperEagles @thenff upcoming games.” He expressed his sadness with broken heart emoji.
The Politicians should asked their children to go and represent Nigeria in the next @NGSuperEagles , @thenff upcoming games . 💔💔💔
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) October 20, 2020
Nigerian youths for about 13 consecutive days have taken to streets across the most populous black nation in the world to protest the extrajudicial killings of members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.
The unit has since been banned by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and a Special Weapon and Tactics team, SWAT, was formed, but the due to loss of faith in the government, protesters wanted more actions.
The protests were, however, hijacked by thugs which the peaceful protest degenerated into the death of many protesters across Nigeria, prison breaks in Edo State, killing of policemen, burning of several police stations among other things.
The African Bar Association has said it would immediately file criminal complaints against the Federal Government before international bodies over the shooting of peaceful protesters in Lagos.
While frowning on the shooting of unarmed protesters by soldiers, Tuesday, the body said it would call for an international inquiry into the matter. The association said this in a statement by its President, Hannibal Uwaifo.
According to the statement: “the African Bar Association is deeply saddened by the actions of the Nigerian Government in drafting Soldiers to forcefully suppress the ongoing #ENDSARS protest in the country.
“This devilish action which has resulted in the killings and maiming of unarmed peaceful protesters in Lagos is not only a violation of international law but constitutes criminal acts for which those responsible will be held accountable in due course.
“The African Bar Association is totally disappointed in the government of Nigeria who instead of wholly addressing the germane issues raised by the protesting youths chose to adopt Gestapo tactics infiltrating the ranks of peaceful protesters with hired mercenaries and thugs who attacked the protesters in order to create a scene of chaos.
“The African Bar Association will immediately file formal Criminal complaints before appropriate international bodies to open an international inquiry into the irresponsible behaviour of the Nigerian government masquerading as a democracy.”
Former United States presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters.
Clinton tweeted after Nigerian security officers shot at #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate Plaza on Tuesday night.
I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 20, 2020
Many people are reportedly injured while unconfirmed report said some protesters have died.
Clinton, in a tweet said she was calling on Buhari and the Nigerian army to stop killing #EndSARS protesters.
“I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. StopNigeriaGovernment,” she tweeted.
Policemen and soldiers out to enforce a 24-hour curfew at Lekki Toll Gate had shot at #EndSARS protesters Tuesday night.
The shooting led to the dispersal of some of the protesters, who had remained at the Plaza, hours after the curfew went into force.
Video clips from the scene, showed some protesters on the floor, hit by bullets.
Staccato of gunshots can be heard from a video, as some of the protesters ran for their lives.
Lekki toll gate protest ground has been turned into a killing ground after sporadic gunshots were fired by security agents at unarmed protesters.
The gunshots started about two hours before the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government which was supposed to begin at 9pm.
The curfew was initially scheduled to start at 4pm but was shifted after the governor was criticised for the short notice given.
Meanwhile, the toll gate of the bridge that connects Lekki to the Ikoyi axis of Lagos is currently on fire.
The bridge has been the alternative route for residents since #EndSARS protests went full-blown in the Lekki Toll Gate area.
Video clips making the rounds on social media showed all cubicles of the link bridge toll gate burning.
The fire outbreak was recorded hours after soldiers opened fire on peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate.
It was gathered that before the shooting started, some government officials uninstalled the Closed Circuit Television cameras in the area.
The electricity at the protest area was also disconnected to prevent demonstrators from filming the attack.
The exact number of dead bodies can’t be ascertained at this time with some insinuating over 100 people have been shot.
As at the time of filing this report, no less than 10 persons have been confirmed dead.
Delta Airlines has cancelled two more flights earlier scheduled to come in and go out of Nigeria as a result of the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country.
The airline cancelled Flight 248 from Atlanta, United States, to Lagos, Nigeria, and Flight 249 from Lagos to Atlanta scheduled for Tuesday night (today) and also Wednesday evening due to the tension caused by demonstration in the country.
Earlier, it was revealed that Delta Airlines Flight 54 from Atlanta to Lagos was forced to return to America after first terminating its journey in Dakar, Senegal, with the entire crew and passengers on board.
Young people across Nigeria are calling for police reforms and improved governance but the peaceful exercise has now been overtaken by armed gangs attacking innocent civilians and wreaking havoc all over the place.
State Governments have been forced to adopt various measures including the imposing of indefinite curfew to arrest the situation.
It is no news that thugs have taken over some protests while also initiating others across the country. Here is a video of how a Police Station was set on fire by willing tools in the hands of people who want to truncate the fight for a new Nigeria devoid of all ills associated with the nation as of now.
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot police unit – the Police Mobile Force – to protect lives and property of Nigerians amid the ongoing violence that has marred the #EndSARS protests rocking the country.
Adamu said the deployment of the special police unit is to secure critical national infrastructure across the country.
The IGP disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday titled, ‘Attacks On Police Facilities, Others – IGP Orders Deployment Of Anti-Riot Police Officers’.
The statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, partly read, “The IGP has also ordered massive deployment of Police operatives to strengthen security around Correctional facilities nationwide.
“The orders are coming on the heels of increasing attacks including acts of arson and malicious damage to public and private facilities as recorded in some states of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory.
“Consequently, the Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the FCT are to identify and isolate law-breakers from peaceful protesters; immediately arrest and diligently prosecute such perpetrators of violence in their respective Commands.
“The Inspector-General of Police calls on members of the public to avail the police with useful information that can lead to the re-arrest of the fleeing inmates, unlawfully released from Correctional facilities.
He advised parents and guardians “to prevail on their children and wards to steer-clear of acts of violence and criminality as the Force will henceforth exercise the full powers of the law to prevent any further attempt on lives and property of citizens.”
The #EndSARS protests rocking the country have continued for almost two weeks with youths calling for a lasting reform of the Nigeria Police Force.
All entreaties by politicians and business leaders for the youths to leave the streets failed as they block major highways, thereby, causing gridlock and affecting economic activities.
Suspected hoodlums had also hijacked the #EndSARS campaign in some cities, wreaked havoc on citizens and vandalised public assets in Lagos, Benin, Abuja, amongst other major cities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hunters, who also wore charms, expressed their solidarity with the protesters .
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The leader of the hunters, Mr Nureni Adisa, who spoke at the popular Orita-Olaiya Junction in Osogbo, said their aim was to ensure that the protest was not hijacked by hoodlums and to also prevent any loss of lives and property.
Adisa urged the protesters to be vigilant and alert to forestall miscreants and hoodlums infiltrating into their midst, and to identify any suspicious persons whose aim was to forment trouble.
He condemned the recent attack on the convoy of the state governor by suspected thugs in order to discredit the peaceful protest and cause havoc.
Adisa also appealed to the protesters to ensure civility and orderliness in their protest and not to take laws into their hands .
NAN reports that protesters gathered at the Orita -Olaiya junction singing solidarity songs and carrying placards calling for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial killings .
The spokesman for the protesters, Mr Adebisi Emmanuel, assured that the protesters would not take laws into their hands and promised not to allow the protest to be hijacked by hoodlums or sponsored thugs.
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