Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has claimed that there are possibilities hoodlums wearing military fatigues shot #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos state.
About two weeks ago, protests calling for the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) took flight across the country.
The police unit was disbanded but the protests persisted as citizens demanded reforms in the force.
Protesters converged on the tollgate for 13 days before they were forcefully dispersed by military men which left many protesters killed while some injured.
The development created outcries across the globe with many describing it as totally uncalled for.
Speaking with journalists on Monday in Abuja, the AGF said, “You cannot rule out the possibility of perhaps hoodlums that set in to create a scene… could equally partake in the process.”
He futher stated that the investigation is underway to ascertain what truly happened at the Lekki tollgate.
Malami’s claim is coming despite Nigeria Army’s acceptance that it deployed soldiers at Lekki tollgate on the request of Lagos State government.
The army, however, denied that the soldiers did not shoot the protesters.
Currently, a judicial panel set up by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu set up to probe the activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police unit, is also working to ascertain what really happened at Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020.
