Sanwo-Olu makes a statement on Lekki toll gate killings
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday morning gone visiting residents of the state that were affected as a result of the Lekki massacre last night.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the governor shared pictures of him in the hospital with his entourage alongside a statement on the recent shooting. He has blamed the unfortunate life-threatening incident that occurred on external forces.
In his statement, he said that he watched in anguish as a father and governor as these events unfolded last night but the forces behind the attack and killings were beyond the government’s direct control.
Recall that yesterday, the governor came under heat for enforcing an impromptu curfew for 4 pm in Lagos while working-class residents and peaceful protesters were outside. This curfew was later moved to 9 pm and the protesters still stayed put at the tollgate when military officers allegedly came to the venue and opened fire on the protesters who were singing the national anthem for their safety.
In the part of the statement, Gov. Sanwo-Olu addressees the curfew situation and said,
“The decision to impose curfew was borne out of concern for innocent protesters and the entire citizenry of our dear state. It will be foolhardy for a leader to try to protect his citizens and still turn around to put their lives at risk.
However, this is not the time to trade blames. We will take it in our stride and move.”
The governor pledged to cater to the medical bills of the injured persons and announced that he would be giving a statewide address in a few hours.