#EndSARS: Hoodlums In Army Uniforms Behind Lekki Massacre – AGF Malami

Attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, says there’s probability that those who shot at peaceful EndSARS protesters last months at Lekki tollgate are hoodlums wearing military fatigues — and not soldiers.

Two weeks ago, soldiers stormed the Lekki toll gate and opened fire on youths protesting against police brutality and demanding for disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS).

The incident sparked local and international outrage.

There are reports that some of the protesters were killed by the soldiers who stormed the tollgate on October 20, 2020, but details of casualties are still sketchy and no clear evidence has been produced.

Speaking with journalists on Monday in Abuja, the AGF said investigation is ongoing to ascertain what truly transpired at the Lekki tollgate.

Malami said it was “pre-emptive” to conclude that there had even been shootings, adding that “hoodlums” may have been hired to create a scene.

“You cannot rule out the possibility of perhaps hoodlums that set in to create a scene… could equally partake in the process,” the AGF said..

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, blamed the incident on “forces beyond my direct control”.

But the Osoba Olaniyi, acting director, army public relations, said the Lagos government invited the army to restore order.

However, he denied that soldiers shot protesters, describing reports on the attack by the military as fake.

The army also said it will not disclose the identity of its men who were sent to Lekki tollgate on October 20.