Heavy Shooting, As Security Operatives Descend On #EndSARS Protesters
Lekki tollgate, the centre of the #EndSARS protest in Lagos, turned out to be a theatre of shootings and death, as uniformed men allegedly opened fire on protesters last night. This was around 7:00pm. Seven persons were killed in the attack. Some of the protesters had earlier in the day raised alarm on twitter that the flood lights in the area had been disconnected, preparatory for the operation. Power was also disconnected in the area to prevent the Close Circuit Television CCTV, from recording the attack. Uniformed men stormed the area, and opened fire on the protesters, setting off pandemonium. Protesters scampered in different directions for safety, with many sustaining injuries. A source said an ambulance heading to the scene to evacuate the victims to the hospitals was turned back by the uniformed men. Blood stained Nigerian flags littered the area by the time the shootings ended last night.