Nigerians Demand Resignation Of President Buhari Following Brutal Military Attack On #EndSARS Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate
Many Nigerians have demanded the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari following military attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos state on Tuesday, October 20.
On Tuesday evening, security operatives said to be soldiers opened fire on protesters who were protesting against police brutality in the country.
It was learnt that many Nigerians who were at the scene of incident were peacefully singing the National Anthem while sitting on the floor before the attack.
The protesters vowed to remain at the toll gate despite a 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Shortly before the attack, the lights were turned off, CCTV cameras were shut down and there were also reports that network towers around the area were at some point down.
According a popular Disc Jockey, DJ Switch who is at the protest ground, at least 7 persons have been killed with many others injured.
Reports say some of them have been transported to Reddington hospital for urgent treatment.
Many Nigerians are now calling for the resignation of President Buhari, saying that as the Chief Commander of the army he is responsible for the actions of the soldiers.
Others are also demanding the resignation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as well as Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai.
See some reactions from Nigerians on Twitter below;
Moments men of the Nigerian Army denied emergency medical team access to injured protesters at Lekki Toll Gate.
What else can be worse than this inhumanity in Nigeria? #EndSARS #Genocide #BuhariResignNow pic.twitter.com/Tt0XOeuct4
— Aisha Yesufu #SARSMustEnd (@MrOnos147) October 20, 2020
They killed my brother! They killed our brother!!
My brother lying almost lifeless with bloods on his mouth he say PEACE AND UNITY before he gave up ??#Genocide #BuhariResignNow— Jagaban of Africa???? (@Ecollins10) October 20, 2020
BLOOD THIRSTY MURDERERS! May sorrows befall your household and generations to come. #Genocide #BuhariResignNow #buhariisamurderer pic.twitter.com/LyPKJ02mdr
— Wale_ city (@AOmowura) October 20, 2020