Nigerian Army will be held accountable for #LekkiMassacre: Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admitted that those who shot and killed protesters at the Lekki Toll-Gate on October 20 were indeed Nigerian Army soldiers.
In a CNN interview aired on Monday, Mr. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the authenticity of the footage on social media which showed how soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters. Mr. Sanwo-Olu has been reluctant to admit that soldiers conducted the attack, apparently trying to toe the position of the Buhari administration and military leadership who denied presence at the scene.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu told CNN that he would subscribe to a thorough investigation of the incident to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
The governor, however, said ultimate responsibility on a punishment for the massacre lies on the president as military’s commander-in-chief.
The Lagos government judicial panel of enquiry began sitting on Monday at the state’s arbitration court with the inauguration of panel members.
The panel is expected to probe the Lekki military attack and allegations of brutality against officers of the outlawed police special anti-robbery squad.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
BPP DG tasks newly trained procurement officers on transparency, accountability
The DG noted that the federal government’s procurement reforms aim to promote transparency, accountability, and economic growth.
Health
Gov Mutfwang hailed for improved performance at Jos orthopaedic hospital
Ms Daju noted that the governor’s continuous support had played a vital role in strengthening the facility’s infrastructure.
States
10,000 women benefited from Delta govt’s widows’ welfare scheme: Gov’s Aide
The governor’s aide said that 10,000 people across the state had received their November stipends.
States
Nigerian Army to establish new training depot in Abakaliki: COAS
The COAS said the Abakaliki depot will soon become operational and will further support the army’s strategic plan to surge troop strength.
Education
About 3,000 successful applicants to be hired in next recruitment: Oyo SUBEB
Mr Adeniran frowned at the attitude of some newly engaged teachers who had been avoiding work in rural areas or schools outside their domains.
States
Police detain six suspected cultists, recover firearms in Enugu
He said the suspects, whose ages range between 20 and 30, allegedly confessed to being members of a secret cult group.
