International news media network, CNN has today released a detailed documentary what appears to proves the allegations that soldiers drafted from the Nigerian Army actually shot and killed peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate.
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The event of October 20 had generated controversies with many opposing notions as to whether any death was recorded as a result of the military intervention that evening in Lagos. Eyewitness live-streamed the happening with video footage showing blooded bodies and armed military personnel approaching the protest ground while firing live ammunition into the crowd.
The Lagos State Government inaugurated a panel of inquiry to investigate the incident and the army authority have denied any wrongdoing, insisting they never shot at the protesters Meanwhile, Lagos Governor, Gov. Jide Sanwo-Olu said only two protesters were killed.
However, CNN investigation has revealed hours of videos and heard from dozens of witnesses to establish the massacre indeed happened.
https://mobile.twitter.com/CNNAfrica/status/1328974584511606789
CNN. @CNN twitted from their verified Ywiter accoubt: ”EXCLUSIVE: CNN investigation sheds new light on Nigeria’s anti-brutality protest.
‘Thousands of young people have been protesting against police brutality as part of a largely peaceful movement called #EndSARS. But on October 20, these protests turned deadly as the army and police moved in on unarmed civilians
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The Nigerian army has called allegations that it fired into the crowd “fake news” and told a judicial panel of inquiry that it did not shoot at any civilian but a new CNN investigation can reveal this is not true. @NimaElbagir reports.”
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