"Lagos Govt Invited Us To Intervene In #EndSARS Crisis, But We Didn’t Shoot Anybody" - Army

Date: 27-10-2020 10:49 pm (3 years ago) | Author: success Xenab
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The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA), on Tuesday, absolved soldiers of any involvement in the shooting of End SARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State on October 20.

Major Osoba Olaniyi, the Acting Director of the Army Public Relations of the division, insisted that soldiers did not shoot at End SARS protesters.

Olaniyi described claims of soldiers shooting at End SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate as false.

A statement by the division’s spokesman maintained that the allegation was aimed at causing anarchy in the country.

He, however, confirmed the involvement of soldiers in restoring order in Lagos following the declaration of curfew by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

According to the statement: “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.”


Posted: at 27-10-2020 10:49 PM (3 years ago) | Hero
- Sameola1 at 27-10-2020 11:19 PM (3 years ago)
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Only in Banana Republic! We have heard all sorts of lies since #Lekkimassacre and I'm sure more are still coming.  There's no peace for the wicked.
Posted: at 27-10-2020 11:19 PM (3 years ago) | Upcoming
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- DonRule4 at 27-10-2020 11:34 PM (3 years ago)
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Betrayalssss, That is why is not good to ELECT A PUPPET. GODFATHERISM POLITICS IS EVIL. Lagos government denied this at first.  NOW WE KNOW PEOPLE WHO ORDERED FOR THE CAMARA AND LIGHT TO BE REMOVED.  BETRAYALSSSS
Posted: at 27-10-2020 11:34 PM (3 years ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 27-10-2020 11:40 PM (3 years ago)
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But the army talk say na unknown soldier before.... so na una,  UNA NO WELL!!
Posted: at 27-10-2020 11:40 PM (3 years ago) | Grande Master
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- fineboy77 at 28-10-2020 12:06 AM (3 years ago)
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hmmm

Posted: at 28-10-2020 12:06 AM (3 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Boi2Man at 28-10-2020 02:32 AM (3 years ago)
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Let’s see what agent Fash uncovered at the army crime scene against humanity first
Posted: at 28-10-2020 02:32 AM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kacylee at 28-10-2020 09:11 AM (3 years ago)
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bunch of liars

Posted: at 28-10-2020 09:11 AM (3 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ikpotokin at 28-10-2020 09:26 AM (3 years ago)
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Thieves
Posted: at 28-10-2020 09:26 AM (3 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- officialsplash1 at 28-10-2020 12:36 PM (3 years ago)
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Lekki Shooting Embarrassed Embarrassed Embarrassed

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Embassy Protest Wink Wink Wink
Posted: at 28-10-2020 12:36 PM (3 years ago) | Newbie
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