Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has finally responded to questions on who ordered the shooting of End SARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020.
Recall that young Nigerians came out in their numbers to protest against police brutality, which took place in many parts of the country.
On October 20, 2020, Nigerian youths who normally converge at the Lekki tollgate to protest, were attacked by military officers who reportedly opened fire at the protesting youths.
He said on October 20, 2020 he was in his house with some members of his cabinet when the shooting happened at the Lekki tollgate.
He added that he had personally reached out to those who claim they were affected by the Lekki tollgate shooting incident and assisted them financially and provided them with employment and other forms of empowerement.
Watch clips from his interview below.
Gov. Sanwo-olu's response on Endsars and WHO GAVE THE ORDER. pic.twitter.com/OeZ4wWokBc
— Asiwaju (@osazenoo) March 8, 2023