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Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Nemere2020(op): 9:50pm On Oct 27, 2020

BREAKING: Army denies shooting #EndSARS protesters

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegation soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza last Tuesday.

In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba Olaniyi, the Division however confirmed the involvement of soldiers in restoring order in Lagos following the declaration of curfew by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Nation reports this is the first time the division is speaking about the incident that occurred last week.

It said: “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza. This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country.

“At no time did soldiers of the Nigerian Army open fire on any civilian. From the onset of the ENDSARS protest, there was no time personnel of 81 Division Nigerian Army Lagos were involved.

“However, the decision to call in the military was taken by the Lagos State Government (LASG) after a 24- hour curfew was imposed.

“This was as a result of the violence which led to several police stations being burnt, policemen killed, suspects in police custody released and weapons carted away.

“The situation was fast degenerating into anarchy. It was at this point that LASG requested for the military to intervene in order to restore normalcy.

“The intervention of the military followed all laid down procedures for Internal Security operations and all the soldiers involved acted within the confines of the Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Internal Security operations.

“Finally, Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army reiterates Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities did not shoot at any civilian as there are glaring and convincing evidence to attest to this fact.

“This allegation is the hand work of mischief makers who will stop at nothing to tarnish the image of the Nigerian Army. The general public is hereby enjoined to discountenance this allegation as there is no iota of truth therein.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-army-denies-shooting-endsars-protesters/

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Maize247(f): 9:51pm On Oct 27, 2020*

Tell us how many people you killed. The word "intervene " will now be the bone of contention

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by AllTheWayUp: 9:52pm On Oct 27, 2020*

Chai!!! Sanwo Olu and Tinubu don enter one chance.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by peacekante: 9:53pm On Oct 27, 2020

Sanwo olu actually admitted there was soldiers at the Protest ground

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tiFZ8NCeTc

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Throwback: 9:53pm On Oct 27, 2020

You mean the Governor of Lagos State is the C-in-C of the Nigerian Armed Forces?

Where is the evidence of the invitation?

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by gasparpisciotta: 9:54pm On Oct 27, 2020

Oro pesi je o...oro di hm!

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by saucespecies: 10:01pm On Oct 27, 2020

It’s getting interesting.... but one thing is certain. The truth will come out.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by delpee(f): 10:04pm On Oct 27, 2020

That is no reason to shoot directly at protesters in my humble opinion. Someone being shot in the chest area creates an impression. If you're invited to maintain peace and enforce a curfew, bullets should be the last on the consideration list of the rules of engagement.

The sight of a military truck full of soldiers is enough to make most people scamper for safety anyway. Unfortunately, the Governor has no control over the rules of engagement. Besides, the shooting happened before the curfew commenced.

I wish that the youth had listened to wise counsel for them to retreat and restrategise once the FG accepted their request. Sometimes you have to retreat to fight greater battles and win the war.

Yorubas say "moja, mosa la fi nmo akinkanju ogun". (Not sure I got it perfectly right.)

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by naijadrivablog: 10:05pm On Oct 27, 2020

But Jagaban's boy denied huh

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by nairavsdollars(f): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Just because Tinubu and his son plus Sanwo-Olu, his personal assistant are losing millions of revenue at Tollgate. But how come Wole Soyinka said Sanwo-Olu did not invite soldiers huh

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by visijo(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Hmm, nobody wan take the blame..

If your own dog starts barking at you, know that someone else is feeding it better!

#wisdom�

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by GamalNasser: 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Still fooling themselves

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by kponkedenge(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Everyone knows that Buhari is the grand commander of the troops (Army), they can't go anywhere except they receive orders from him....

And the Army couldn't just come and start shooting without the knowledge of the Governor of the State.... So technically, they are right.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Fr33born(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020*

The next thing you will hear is that IPOB infiltrated the crowd and killed the protester to implicate the army...

...and that will be the end.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by starbuck(f): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Gradually, una don dey expose una evil deeds embarassed

Believe me, the blood of the innocents can never rest till justice prevails

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by NORSIYK(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Truth is gradually creeping out.
Shame on those who said nobody died during the lekki massacre

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by originalprof: 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020*

TO intervene, NOT TO KILL US ABI, The international court of justice is waiting for u,
1st count charge;
killing of innocent citizens,
the rest will be read there,
NIGERIA YOUTHS vs Lagos state and the army

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Naijaguy12345(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020*

TinubuGoQuench:
That big conical head of Tinubu needs 1,950 strokes of koboko
I lay a curse on his puppet Sanwo olu

How many would you give Okezie Ikpeazu ? I tried to find an Iboo leader i can not think of one. Your people are not interested in producing a president or a leader, you are only interested in pulling down a yoruba man thats interested in climbing to the top.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by igboboy3(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

So Sanwoolu knew the military was coming. . . and he turned off the lights.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by lilmax(m): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

Lol

All of them just dey sing different songs grin

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by TinubuGoQuench(f): 10:06pm On Oct 27, 2020

That big conical head of Tinubu needs 1,950 strokes of koboko
I lay a curse on his puppet Sanwo olu

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Franchise21(m): 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Hian

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Perfecttouchade: 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by morikee: 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

E done dey come out small small you can't hide the truth forever #sorosoke

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by lifezone247(m): 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Hmmm, una never talk true. More to come.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Sunofgod(m): 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Tinubu ordered the massacre be that....

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by DropsMic(m): 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Funny government

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Nobody: 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Nemere2020:
BREAKING: Army denies shooting #EndSARS protesters

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has denied allegation soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza last Tuesday.

In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba Olaniyi, the Division however confirmed the involvement of soldiers in restoring order in Lagos following the declaration of curfew by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Nation reports this is the first time the division is speaking about the incident that occurred last week.

It said: “The attention of Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza. This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing anarchy in the country.

“At no time did soldiers of the Nigerian Army open fire on any civilian. From the onset of the ENDSARS protest, there was no time personnel of 81 Division Nigerian Army Lagos were involved.

“However, the decision to call in the military was taken by the Lagos State Government (LASG) after a 24- hour curfew was imposed.

“This was as a result of the violence which led to several police stations being burnt, policemen killed, suspects in police custody released and weapons carted away.

“The situation was fast degenerating into anarchy. It was at this point that LASG requested for the military to intervene in order to restore normalcy.

“The intervention of the military followed all laid down procedures for Internal Security operations and all the soldiers involved acted within the confines of the Rules of Engagement (ROE) for Internal Security operations.

“Finally, Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army reiterates Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities did not shoot at any civilian as there are glaring and convincing evidence to attest to this fact.

“This allegation is the hand work of mischief makers who will stop at nothing to tarnish the image of the Nigerian Army. The general public is hereby enjoined to discountenance this allegation as there is no iota of truth therein.”
https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-army-denies-shooting-endsars-protesters/

The truth is crawling out

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by vibbb: 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

I knw breeze will blow and we will all see the yanshi of d fowl.
Same army that said they are not present at Lekki toll gate not to talk of shooting at the protesters,
Same Government that said they did not call for military backup to despise the protesters, hmm God is watching.

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by Duru9(m): 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Oga curfew started 9pm what were your men doing at lekki by 7pm

Oga burning of station and freeing of prisoners started after lekki shooting

Stop lying

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Re: Governor Sanwo-Olu Invited Us To Intervene In EndSARS Crisis, Says Army by gurunlocker: 10:07pm On Oct 27, 2020

Madridguy

Hope you are seeing? Mr epistle grin

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