EndSARS: Condemnation as Nigerian soldiers kill protesters in Lagos
Several protesters died Tuesday night when Nigerian soldiers opened fire on protesters at the Lekki toll gate.
The attack on unarmed protesters, hours after the Lagos State Government imposed a curfew in Lagos , left at least seven people dead, witnesses said. Some sources reported nine deaths. The figures are yet unclear. Several protesters were injured also.
As of press time, scores of injured protesters were receiving treatment at different hospitals in the city, PREMIUM TIMES confirmed.
Emergency personnels and ambulances were initially denied access by Nigerian Army at the Lekki toll plaza Lagos.
Multiple videos captured by citizens show the moment soldiers opened fire on the protesters, and the clips show terrified citizens crouching and screaming as gunshots rented the air.
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The attack has drawn widespread condemnations, within and outside the country, with former U.S. presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to “stop killing young protesters.”
I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 20, 2020
Some churches have also opened their doors to protesters to pass the night. Premium Times
