#EndSARS: Nigerians react as Lagos judicial panel report indicts Nigeria Army, Police
Nigerians are reacting to the report submitted by the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry which highlighted the role of the Nigeria Army and Police in the killing of #EndSARS protesters.
The Nigerian government, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Army and Police at separate times had insisted no one was killed in the attack on protesters at the Lekki Tollgate.
But the panel led by Justice Doris Okuwobi in the report submitted to Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, disclosed that at least 48 protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullet wounds, or assaulted by soldiers who were at the Lekki toll gate on October 20, 2020.
The report said the “Nigerian Army shot, injured and killed unarmed helpless and defenceless protesters, without provocation or justification, while they were waving the Nigerian Flag and singing the National Anthem and the manner of assault and killing could in context be described as a massacre.”
The panel report may have put the doubts, denials, and tensions on individuals connected with the EndSARS protests to dead.
Some of the Nigerians that mobilised other citizens to join the nationwide protest in October 2020 are excited about the report while many others want all the recommendations made by the panel implemented by the government.
What next after the report?
Since the content of the report has been made public, Nigerians are calling for action – prosecution of culprits and justice for victims of police brutality in Nigeria.
Former Nigerian lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani tweeted that “the doubters and deniers of the #LekkiMassacre should simply and humbly step out of their bubble of falsehood and accept the fact that they attempted to cover up corpses with Roses.
It’s like People are holding Cutlasses and sticks and looking for those who denied #LekkiMassacre
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) November 16, 2021
Everyone that joined hands in making us doubt our sanity regarding the Lekki Massacre, God will punish you!#EndSARS
— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) November 15, 2021
That Lagos doctor sent by the state to go round hospitals to confirm the #EndSARS casualties from #LekkiMassacre and withdraw the bullets extricated from injured protesters, how do you feel now that all you tried to cover up has been FULLY exposed?
I know you're reading this.
— 'Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) November 16, 2021
Good morning #Nigeria. Just a reminder that the outrage over those who denied the #LekkiMassacre will mean nothing if you ever in future allow them into polite company.
Do have a great day.
— Chxta (@Chxta) November 16, 2021
This #EndSARS panel finish work here! They even have their names and status well spelt out! Where are all those that said nobody died at the lekki tollgate??? Make thunder faya all of una!!!! pic.twitter.com/LkiQQwNY1b
— Effiong John (@Dreffiongjohn) November 15, 2021
"Nobody died at the lekki toll gate"
Where are those evildoers, who disputed the atrocities? Those who believe @OfficialAPCNg is more important than the lives of Nigerian. Awon oloribu, they called DJ Switch every unprintable names… #Enikure
casualties in #lekkimassacre 👇 pic.twitter.com/L2fpsBPamk
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) November 15, 2021
I will be dropping screenshots of idiots who said #LekkiMassacre was a false story, just because of a diabolical ethnoreligious and political ideology. They sacrificed respect for human lives at the altar of political allegiance.
Stay with me.
— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) November 15, 2021
When is @segalink going to apologise to @CNN?
The biggest joke of the panel is adding him to the table… why was he so angry with those that exposed the evil action of our govt?
We appreciate your GREAT work for #EndSARS but you have NO business on that table. #LekkiMassacre pic.twitter.com/HOFGJxOWDX
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) November 16, 2021
I will continue dropping the screenshots tomorrow morning. I'm very tired now and I need to retire to bed. Please bare with me guys; I took many screenshots while the demons were having their feast day. #LekkiMassacre must have its just!
Thank you all for staying. Good night
— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) November 15, 2021
Now that the panel set up by the government has confirmed #LekkiMassacre, it's time to demand action against Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Muhammadu Buhari.
Those who ordered the attack on #EndSARS protesters, including the governments under which it happened, should be brought to book
— 'Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) November 16, 2021
Finally, the #endsars protesters are vindicated!
May the souls of the departed RIP. 🙏 DJ Switch thank you for your sacrifice.@jidesanwoolu
Who invited the Zombies?
Who disabled the CCTV?
Who gave the order to shoot?
Where are the corpses?#LekkiMassacre we want JUSTICE!
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) November 16, 2021
"The atrocious maiming and killing of unarmed, helpless and unresisting protesters, while sitting on the floor and waving their Nigerian flags, while singing the National Anthem can be equated to a ‘massacre’ in context."#EndSARS #LekkiMassacre pic.twitter.com/sv1wImPLHp
— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) November 15, 2021
Before I engage anyone on this street, before I patronise anyone here, I will run a check on the handle. If (s)he's a #LekkiMassacre denier, my money or time won't be given to the person. The truth is out, I will wield it and I will be vengeful.
— Where is Chijioke? (@Ada_mummyya) November 16, 2021
Dear #Nigeria,
Never forget, those who DENIED that their fellow human beings were killed in the #LekkiMassacre. pic.twitter.com/xCKFHGuryO
— Chxta (@Chxta) November 15, 2021
I'm mildly irritated that we needed a judicial panel to validate what we all saw with our eyes and heard with our ears.
Simply because some gaslighting SOBs chose to propagate a lie instead. #LekkiMassacre#EndSARS
— OlúAfolábí (@oluafolabi) November 15, 2021
Who invited them?
Who disabled the CCTV?
Who gave the order to shoot?
All those involved in the above are the main perpetrators that planned the massacre.@jidesanwoolu should come out & answer our questions. Dismissing hand full of zombies is NOT justice!#LekkiMassacre https://t.co/yCptjKTo3a
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) November 16, 2021
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