Breaking News

Lekki Shooting: Sanwo-Olu Debunks LASG Involvement

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the state government was not involved in the Lekki Toll-Gate shooting which occurred on Tuesday.

He said this while speaking during an interview with Arise TV.

Sanwo-Olu, while said he did not give any order to soldiers, adding that state governors have no authority over military operatives.

Recall the governor had during an interview said the military operative discharged to the location of the shooting was what he described as “powers beyond our control.”

While speaking on the reportedly removed CCTV cameras, the governor stated that the items removed were car scanners and not the cameras.

He further stated that the light turned off happened to be a coincidental occurrence, clarifying that LCC in their discretion as a private investor chose to put off the light on nobody’s orders.

Governor Sanwo-Olu while speaking with the interviewers mentioned he made calls to President Buhari in relation to the attack but was not given any feedback.

While urging Lagosians to come together for genuine reconciliation, he stated that the investigation panel will be constituted and inaugurated latest by Monday.

 

 

Stephen Jesuwale

Jesuwale Stephen is a journalist who finished from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is a distinctive writer, media strategist and also a Digital Marketer

Share
Published by
Stephen Jesuwale

Recent Posts

BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting Terrorists, Several Feared Dead

An airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group has tragically resulted in the bombing of two…

17 minutes ago

Christmas: Pope Francis Calls For Global End To Arms

Appeals for peace in the Middle East Calls for release of Israeli hostages  Begs for…

58 minutes ago

Nigerian Govt Spent N8.73bn On Power Supply At Nnamdi Azikiwe Int’l Airport, Abuja

The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according…

1 hour ago