- Lawyer Petitions Sanwo-Olu To Release CCTV Footage
A lawyer, Mr Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Lagos State Government to release the CCTV footage of the Lekki shooting, Ekohotblog has learnt.
It was recalled that on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the Nigerian Army allegedly opened fire on unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos state.
Reacting to the attack, the Defence Headquarters claimed that alleged videos of the incident on social media were photoshopped.
On Monday, Effiong announced that he had made requests to Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the State, to release the footage of the incident.
READ ALSO: Lekki Shootings: CCTV Footage Available – Sanwo-Olu
The fiery lawyer said: “Authenticated Copies of Closed-Circuit Television, (CCTV), recorded the attack on #EndSARS Protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate.
Mr Effiong explained that he required the CTC of the said Instruments and the CCTV records, to enable him participate, and properly represent victims at the Panel.
“It will also be in the overall public interest for these documents to be released to me as that will enhance public confidence in the Panel’s investigation, he said.
“It is my considered view that refusal of this request, contravenes the provision of Freedom of Information Act, which will undermine commitment to a credible, honest and transparent investigation into abuses by SARS in the state.
“Kindly see this request as a good opportunity to honour your oath of office and advance your pledge to ensure that truth and justice prevail, he requested Mr Sanwo-Olu.”
The rights activist reminded Sanwo-Olu that the world is watching to see his action on the vicious attack by the Nigerian Army.
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