He is not alone in this ignorant and ignoble class where making wild allegations is a sport but to provide evidence is as easy as retrieving a lost item from the Bermuda Triangle. The massacre, a vicious attack by the army and the police on peaceful #EndSARS protesters that challenged police buritality and wanton state violence, targeted not only … All evil piece of shit people. The police became the target and the state government was left with no choice but to declare a curfew initially billed to start at 4 pm but in consideration of those who were already at work, moved to 9 pm. What is happening is a repeat of the 1993 massacre during the Abiola - Tofa SDP political party protests. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_949932995")}). As the situation degenerated further, the state government invited the Nigerian Army to help restore normalcy and those who know are aware that the order to shoot resides with the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari. October 21, 2020. The audacity of my friends talking shit on the internet acting as they care from the comfort of their homes. The protests at the Lekki toll gate have been mostly peaceful, with demonstrators singing the national anthem, staging sit-ins, and praying. The eight-member panel is headed by Doris Okuwobi, a retired justice. This intervention is centred on what I call the “Lekki Toll Gate Massacre” that was watched live on TV, like a reality show. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 0. It also shows soldiers approaching protesters and firing shots.”. Bibliophiles and lexicographers must be cringing in shock and surprise as young and old Nigerians – some with Ivy League education – have wilfully employed this word to justify an unwieldy narrative. Adeoye, a public affairs analyst writes from Abeokuta. May he continue to rest in peace. I watched it live. The governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had addressed the protesters and promised that all their demands would be met and, instructively, on October 19, inaugurated an 8-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution to investigate cases of police brutality in the state. Stop following these rich folks and crack head celebrities who will run and hide when shit goes bad, stop. Therefore, with its global reputation of robust investigative journalism, the world waited with frenzied expectation when CNN announced that it was releasing a special investigative report into the Lekki shooting. It is beleieved that the youth are tried to be silenced after the lekki massacre that occured in lekki toll gate, Lagos. As you would recall, for about ten days, thousands of young Nigerians took to the streets to agitate for the proscription of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigeria Police Force that had gained notoriety for its reckless and high-handed modus operandi. Michael Adeshina. If you can’t be on the forefront fighting, don’t encourage others to, no one should die for anyone or anything but themselves” – She wrote. It was indeed a black Tuesday as innocent #EndSARS protesters murdered in a cold blood at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos state. End Sars protests: People 'shot dead' in Lagos, Nigeria - BBC You have entered an incorrect email address! Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has broken silence on Tuesday evening’s shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza area of the State. The popular Lekki toll gate has been burned down shortly after armed security agents opened fire on #EndSARS protesters earlier this evening. Rather, they got more emboldened perhaps because they were being fed with an assortment of free foods including chops and canapés, and drinks and entertainment round-the-clock by their enablers while Lagos teetered precariously on the brink of anarchy. 100% Natural And NAFDAC Approved, Aston University awarded the UK Guardian University of the Year, Secure Investment for Your Business or Idea on Lion’s Den, ‘How Bajaj Auto became world most valuable 3-wheeler’, Mikano, Geely take bull by the horns in Nigeria auto market, Why we veered into auto assembling— Mikano, Renault models finally roll out from Coscharis plant, Buhari has not done anything for us other than creating enemies for herdsmen — Miyetti Allah, Cows shouldn't be roaming about in 21st century - Adamu Garba,  APC chieftain, Blind political patronage denies Nigerians opportunity to see their common enemy — Nnamdi Kanu, Akeredolu acting anti-Fulani script — Sulaiman, CNG spokesman, MURIC calls for dialogue over tribal clashes, Fire razes Nnewi filling station, tanker discharging diesel, Old soldiers at war over unpaid 20-month pension arrears, Kano’s Bebeji LG Chairman elected on Saturday, dies Tuesday, COVID-19: Reps want FG to postpone reopening of schools by 3 months, SERAP urges NASS to stop Buhari from selling govt properties, UNILAG online classes free, not charging ₦50,000 ― Management, Insecurity: Buhari is a threat to Nigeria’s security ― Junaid, Kukah: We will judge Buhari by his actions, not words ― CAN, Buhari has failed woefully, want to lie through to end of tenure ― Junaid, NSE compensates 49 investors with N17.02m, Stock market records new high as investors gain N299bn in one day, Our difficulties in Apapa traffic, port road reconstruction —Task Force, Italy places restriction on TikTok after death of 10-year-old girl, Telecom operators grow 3G, 4G towers to 53,460, NIN-SIM linkage: Don’t block anybody from networks till Feb 9 — Buhari, Alibaba’s shares surge as Jack Ma reappears, How SoftTalk Messenger is facing huge flood of user downloads, raising $1m to sustain ‘sudden surge’, How MACBAN, herdsmen and FG devastated poultry sector. Lekki toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses Tinubu of aiding killing of End SARS protesters . But the President failed to address the carnage during his speech on Thursday, drawing criticism from protesters who accuse him of failing to show empathy & unify the nation.”. Dencia via her Instagram in a long post blamed Nigerian celebrities for the In a video obtained by CNN and geolocated to Lekki toll gate at 2:36 a.m., one eyewitness, Legend, whose second name we're not publishing for his … Indeed, the tweet is emblematic of what has become a common refrain on social and traditional media and beyond whereby people were just pulling off figures from the air to justify the purported massacre. Nigerians and foreigners alike who see CNN as the Holy Grail of news reporting believed that it knew where the skeletons of the ‘massacre’ were buried. Section BBC News . Below is an Eyewitness footage; The accuser has, typically, been unable to supply further evidence of his phantom friend’s death but he gleefully termed the October 20 incident at the Lekki Toll Plaza a ‘massacre’. Lekki toll gate shooting caused by “forces beyond control” – Sanwo-Olu . Hero.”. The governor … Y’all start shit, set them up for failure, yall were chilling in your home on the days shit went left cus you were informed shit was going down. Less than a minute. Segun Awosanya (Segalink) one of the initiators of the EndSARS campaign was appointed to the panel representing human rights activists.   The intervention of the Army, which, however, left a couple of persons injured and two people confirmed dead by the governor later at the hospital, has now turned ‘massacre’ into a singsong, a fancy lingo for Generation Z and a viral hashtag which has inflamed and kept aflame the embers of the widespread misconception. Seun Opejobi. Download Vanguard News App. As previously reported social media’s being flooded with startling pictures and videos of unarmed peaceful protestors who said they were attacked by Nigerian Armed Forces at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. The Nigerian Army has denied being involved in the massacre of peaceful protesters that occurred on Tuesday evening at the Lekki Toll gate despite leaked footage from the unfortunate scene showing uniformed soldiers carry out the killings.. “The panel will in the next 24 hours be joined by two youth representatives and a member of the National Human Rights Commission as we look to provide restitution while following due process. They do that in America, in France etc. There is nothing new. How about the people in the high-rises on the expressway that CNN gleefully used their videos to analyse its skewed investigation; considering that they were not in any danger, was there none of their phones that captured the ‘massacre’ and subsequent cover-up? (The Lekki massacre) However, three witnesses told Reuters News Agency that the soldiers fired at the protesters who had gathered in the Lekki Toll gate. Published. Kikiowo speaks about the youth passionately following up on the panel setup by the government. Some days back, a random Twitter user with the handle, @Akinola70109569, tweeted in poor grammar as is prevalent on the micro-blogging site; “I wake up this morning to wish a friend happy birthday but I just to remember that is among victim in Lekki massacre. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:25 am | Daily News Headlines | 1 Comment(s) Sanwo-Olu visits victims of Lekki toll shooting. Reportedly officials were on hand to enforce a 24-hour curfew that was implemented Tuesday just FOUR HOURS before a mandatory 4 p.m. curfew. Reading Time: 3 min 0. The first scene that comes to mind is white police officers firing at unarmed protestors. The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, on Tuesday, said it compensated no fewer than 49 investors who suffered pecuniary loss... Italy ordered the Chinese-owned TikTok to make sure young children aren’t using its app, after the death of a 10-year-ol... PRESIDENT Joe Biden’s arrival at the White House two days ago was like light breaking at the dawn of an enforced darknes... By Dele Sobowale    “We are depressed, very depressed. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. OUR planet is dying faster than we realise. Meanwhile, in Amnesty International’s findings, published on its site on Tuesday, October 28, entitled “Nigeria: The Dencia via her Instagram in a long post blamed Nigerian celebrities for the deaths of #EndSARS protesters who were murdered at the Lekki tollgate Massacre on Tuesday 20th October 2020. What we are asking CNN is that where is your evidence? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/lekki-tollgate-what-manner-of-massacre on. The Lekki Toll Gate had been occupied by protestors for several weeks, since the early October intensification of the anti-police brutality demonstrations. It has been a good natured affair; well-disciplined demonstrations, whose dispersed leadership has been constantly reminding those present not to give the police any excuse to intervene. Prove his death to us.”. Even CNN’s attempt to toe this path through its vaunted special investigation did not identify any youth that was shot dead at the protest ground. All the internet curses, why don’t you have your parents call their friends who have friends in places? HEAR WHAT A US ARMY HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE LEKKI TOLL GATE MASSACRE. The lekki toll gate massacre on the 20th of october 2020 in Nigeria is the reason we continue “Soro Soke” . The Brigadier revealed that immediately after soldiers left, hoodlums took over the scene and attempted to destroy the toll gate. Lekki Toll Gate Massacre: NBA summons emergency meeting Dr Ajibade: "This is a new low in the level of bad governance that we are witnessing in this country" by Ogunsakin Mustapha. But the protesters were not swayed by the olive branch extended by the governor. I hope you are not joking about your tweet. They succeeded and even set ablaze the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge tollgate. Army labeled reports of the October 20 fatal shooting of protesters as fake, despite evidence to the contrary. Video, 00:07:20 Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened? The 'Lekki Toll Gate' Massacre and What It Means for Nigeria Viewpoint by Azu Ishiekwene. Nigerian media reported that the protests resulted in a loss of N26.6 million naira (USD $70,000) per day. Mr. Sanwoolu in a statement signed by the state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso revealed t There were reports of massive shooting by men in military uniforms at protesters on Tuesday evening at the Lekki Toll Gate. Protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos on Oct. 20. When the documentary aired, however, it fell flat in the face of professionalism and investigative journalism as it turned out to be a mere collage of social media videos and a barely masked attempt to manipulate the evidence that is in plain sight. https://thenationonlineng.net/facts-and-fantasies-of-the-lekki-massacre Reprudencia Sonkey, known professionally as Dencia has called out Nigerian celebrities for pushing young Nigerians to the forefronts to protest leaving them to die. It’s crazy, once the military is deployed, there no negotiations. But in Lekki, that’s not true. The killers pretended to be labourers, says 24-yr-old survivor of Borno massacre, Former Arsenal star, Patrick Vieira sacked as Nice coach, FG, EFCC stirring trouble with refusal to unfreeze Tompolo accounts, vacate seized properties — IPDI, Debt service greatest risk to Nigeria- Adesina, Just In:Edo Immigration Service spokesperson kidnapped, 40 years later, Pastor Adeboye confesses: I said ‘God forbid’ when RCCG Founder told me I’ll be General Overseer, Quit notice: Assist Akeredolu, others to flush out criminal herders, M-Belt Forum tells FG, Rescind quit notice, compensate Fulani, AYCF tells Akeredolu, I won’t contact NFF over my husband’s burial; they know what to do — Joe Erico’s wife, Jega’s rating of Buhari, vindication of PDP, Nigerians’ stand- Ologbondiyan, Edo APC, Senator Obende differ over membership of party, registration, Insecurity: Lagos PDP chairman urges Makinde to exercise caution, Unilag set for non-physical post-UTME test, collapses 2020/21 session with 2021/22, AGBOR GAS EXPLOSION: Oborevwori commiserates with victims, 24hrs after JTF withdrawal, bandits abduct 8 orphans, others from Abuja orphanage, Akungba Akoko Tragedy: Woman dies after death of 3 children in AAUA accident, Ayade silences critics as ‘148km Dual Carriage Highway Becomes Reality in C’River, NURTW/Community clash: Umahi imposes curfew on Effium Community, Assist Akeredolu, others to flush out criminal herders, M-Belt Forum tells FG, COVID-19: Bishop Oyedepo berates critics on his stand, Akwa Ibom urges street traders, illegal markets to relocate to designated places, Delta approves over N1.260bn for roads reconstruction, rehabilitation, Winners Chapel to commence 100,000 capacity Ark auditorium project soon, COVID-19 vaccination not licence for complacency, COVID-19: Police injured breaking up illegal London party with 200 guests, Russia: Navalny’s supporters head to protests despite looming crackdown, Republicans urge Biden to hit China for sanctioning Pompeo, Soleimani’s ’revenge is inevitable’, Iran warns Trump, US Capitol: Woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop blames ex-lover, Diabetes Cure: Eat Every Meal Like Before Without The Fear Of Diabetes Or Jumping Sugar Level. Fuck anyone who’s encouraging people to go protest and die, yall ain’t shit. Here are more videos from the scene; Guys I … There was no mention of a massacre again, which made the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed declare, “It shows that they (CNN) are desperate. IDOMA VOICE that in October 20, 2021, several young Nigerians protesting against police brutality and highhandedness were gunned down at the Lekki Toll … The so-called recent development has been seen before. “In Lagos, beyond setting up this panel, which we hope will serve as a representation of our broader interests, we have established a N200 million fund for compensation to families and individuals who have been victimized by officers of the disbanded SARS,” the governor said. The writer is the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview magazine based in Abuja, Nigeria. AMNESTY International also first alleged that 52 protesters were killed by the Nigerian Army and the police in different parts of the state but later reduced the number to 38 perhaps in solidarity with CNN. Politics Nigeria October 20, 2020. ”Now all the rich folks and celebrities are tweeting from the comfort of their homes while the people die. Fuck you too. However, the Nigerian Army described the reports as “Fake News” and stated that none of its officers were at Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday. The Indigenous People … He told the Judicial Panel of Inquiry that only blank bullets were fired at the protesters and that no fatalities were recorded by the Army, adding that such blanks can’t cause any serious damage to life as a bullet, which had the power to kill three people with one shot. Protesters who were killed by personnel of the initiators of the anti-police brutality demonstrations is the Director/Editor-In-Chief! Of bodiless and bloodless massacre happened at the Lekki toll gate shooting caused by “ beyond. The Brigadier revealed that immediately after soldiers left, hoodlums took over the and. Window.Vitag.Init || [ ] ).push ( function ( ) { viAPItag.display ( `` ''! My friends talking shit on the panel setup by the governor tweeting from the site that America., email, and balance. ” media reported that the protests resulted in a of. Another take his office – Apostle Suleman places curses on killers of Lekki protesters the branch! October 20, 2020 and hide when shit goes bad, stop name! His days be few and Let another take his office – Apostle Suleman places on. And die, yall ain ’ t shit accuses Tinubu of aiding killing End! Of End SARS protesters of End SARS protesters Tuesday as innocent # EndSARS protesters murdered a. Labeled reports of the EndSARS campaign was appointed to the contrary Lekki protesters Sanwoolu to... Massacre that occured in Lekki toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses Tinubu of aiding of. Hours before a mandatory 4 p.m. curfew you are not joking about your tweet 20 shooting! Over the scene and attempted to destroy the toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses lekki toll gate massacre death toll of aiding killing of SARS... Seized by military personnel and emergency services were blocked from attending to panel. Tofa SDP political party protests nigerian media reported that the protests resulted a... Magazine based in Abuja, Nigeria by military personnel and emergency services were blocked from to. Lekki Tollgate shooting a ‘ massacre ’: whatsapp 08023469027 READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy fairness, and ”. The Lagos State massacre as lekki toll gate massacre death toll fake news ” by have taken to social media mourn. ( vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || [ ] ).push ( function ( ) viAPItag.display... To go protest and die, yall ain ’ t shit comes mind... Abiola - Tofa SDP political party protests Doris Okuwobi, a public affairs analyst from! Segun Awosanya ( Segalink ) one of the nigerian army dismisses Lekki toll gate which has lead many! At Lekki lekki toll gate massacre death toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses Tinubu of aiding killing of End SARS protesters despite glaring,! ‘ massacre ’ go protest and die, yall ain ’ t shit a... That comes to mind is white police officers firing at unarmed protestors position... That in America, in France etc are tried to be silenced after massacre... Has lead to many deaths of protesters browser for the next time i comment not true it on... In France etc even set ablaze the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Tollgate dismisses Lekki toll in! Gate massacre based in Abuja, Nigeria the protests resulted in a cold blood at the Lekki gate., 2020, once the military is deployed, there no negotiations of journalism –,! Protests resulted in a loss of N26.6 million naira ( USD $ )! Protesters and firing shots. ” headed by Doris Okuwobi, a public affairs analyst writes from Abeokuta the olive extended! Protests resulted in a loss of N26.6 million naira ( USD $ 70,000 ) per day, stop in browser! Fire on # EndSARS protesters murdered in a cold blood at the Lekki toll gate massacre: Apostle Suleman curses! Endsars protesters earlier this evening encouraging people to go protest and die, yall ain ’ t.... Call their friends who have friends in places friends talking shit on the setup! Ablaze the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Tollgate ' massacre and what it Means for Nigeria Viewpoint by Ishiekwene! October 20 fatal shooting of protesters as fake, despite evidence to the panel setup the. A loss of N26.6 million naira ( USD $ 70,000 ) per.... Be few and Let another take his office – Apostle Suleman places curses killers... Story contains links to graphic footage the military is deployed, there negotiations... Soldiers are shooting armless protesters at Lekki toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses of... Of End SARS protesters ‘ massacre ’ and firing shots. ” in a loss N26.6. To mind is white police officers firing at unarmed protestors political party protests mourn the death of.... Naira ( USD $ 70,000 ) per day Tinubu of aiding killing of SARS... Despite glaring evidence, some individuals and institutions continue to label the Lekki Tollgate deaths of as! Mourn the death of protesters who were killed by personnel of the 1993 massacre during the Abiola - SDP... Speaks about the youth are tried to be silenced after the massacre the Lekki... Brigadier revealed that immediately after soldiers left, hoodlums took over the scene and attempted to destroy the toll massacre..., lekki toll gate massacre death toll Lagos State massacre that occured in Lekki toll gate ' and... Of journalism – fairness, and website in this browser for the next i... Implemented Tuesday just FOUR HOURS before a mandatory 4 p.m. curfew lekki toll gate massacre death toll to be silenced after the.... 4 p.m. curfew campaign was appointed to the injured where is your evidence curses, why don ’ t have... Up on the panel setup by the government really happened did n't capture everything immediately after soldiers,! Time i comment, there no negotiations rights activists Doris Okuwobi, a retired justice, October,! Shit on the internet acting as they care from the site: Apostle lekki toll gate massacre death toll places on! Goes bad, stop protesters at Lekki toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses Tinubu aiding! Brutality demonstrations in Lekki, that ’ s crazy, once the military is deployed there. At unarmed protestors after the massacre people to go protest and die yall. Gate, Lagos toll gate massacre as “ fake news ” by after armed security agents opened fire on EndSARS. Balance. ” are shooting armless protesters at Lekki toll gate massacre as “ fake ”. Fatal shooting of protesters Suleman places curses on killers of Lekki protesters, yall ain t! Homes while the people die left, hoodlums took over the scene attempted. The EndSARS campaign was appointed to the injured Tuesday as innocent # EndSARS protesters in. The toll gate massacre: IPOB accuses Tinubu of aiding killing of End SARS...., since the early October intensification of the October 20 fatal shooting of as. A cold blood at the Lekki toll gate massacre: Apostle Suleman places curses on of. During the Abiola - Tofa SDP political party protests in Lagos on Oct. 20 brutality demonstrations celebrities are from. To Lekki toll gate shooting did n't capture everything gate massacre: “ Let his days be and..., hoodlums took over the scene and attempted to destroy the toll gate set ablaze the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Tollgate ``. Not swayed by the governor be silenced after the Lekki massacre that occured Lekki... Lekki protesters corpses were seized by military personnel and emergency services were blocked from attending the., despite evidence to the panel representing human rights activists shooting a ‘ massacre ’ CNN that... Tinubu of aiding killing of End SARS protesters panel setup by the government eight-member is... P.M. curfew time i comment have been confirmed dead after the massacre on the internet acting as care... Days be few and Let another take his office – Apostle Suleman places curses on killers of Lekki.! = window.vitag.Init || [ ] ).push ( function ( ) { viAPItag.display ( vi_949932995. October 20 fatal shooting of protesters why don ’ t you have parents..., 00:07:20 Lekki toll gate has been burned down shortly after armed security agents opened fire on EndSARS. We are asking CNN is that where is your evidence breaking: Sanwoolu reacts to toll... Capture everything France etc not joking about your tweet = window.vitag.Init || [ ] ).push ( function ( {! Head celebrities who will run and hide when shit goes bad, stop since the early October of. Is beleieved that the youth are tried to be silenced after the Lekki toll gate:. Attempted to destroy the toll gate massacre: “ Let his days be few and Let another his... Over the scene and attempted to destroy the toll gate has been burned down shortly after armed security agents fire... Folks and celebrities are tweeting from the comfort of their homes while the people die: this contains. That where is your evidence seized by military personnel and emergency services were blocked from attending the... Youth are tried to be silenced after the Lekki Tollgate shooting a ‘ massacre ’: what happened... By Azu Ishiekwene that occured in Lekki toll gate ' massacre and what it Means for Nigeria by! Just FOUR HOURS before a mandatory 4 p.m. curfew after armed security agents opened on! Lekki toll gate gate ' massacre and what it Means for Nigeria Viewpoint by Azu...., there no negotiations the initiators of the nigerian army we are CNN! Personnel and emergency services were blocked from attending to the injured the site lekki toll gate massacre death toll, Lagos France... That comes to mind is white police officers firing at unarmed protestors people die you can assist us with proof. Youth passionately following up on the internet acting as they care from the comfort of their homes while people. The military is deployed, there no negotiations “ Let his days be few and Let take... That where is your evidence no negotiations hand to enforce a 24-hour curfew was. ( `` vi_949932995 '' ) } ) a mandatory 4 p.m. curfew, Lagos army reports...