Amnesty International has said that an on-the-ground
investigation confirms that the Nigerian Army killed “at least 12 peaceful
protesters” on Tuesday night at two locations in Lagos.
A statement on their website claims the “killings took place
in Lekki and Alausa”.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State earlier on
Tuesday, had insisted that only one person had died, following the shootings at
the Lekki toll gate yesterday.
The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Osai
Ojigho, said: “Opening fire on peaceful protesters is a blatant violation of
people’s rights to life, dignity, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
“Soldiers clearly had one intention – to kill without
consequences.”
The statement added that CCTV cameras at the Lekki toll gate
were removed by “government officials and the electricity cut off – a clear
attempt to hide evidence”.
“As in previous cases documented by the Amnesty
International, some of those killed and injured at both grounds were allegedly
taken away by the military.
“These shootings clearly amount to extrajudicial executions.
There must be an immediate investigation and suspected perpetrators must be
held accountable through fair trials. Authorities must ensure access to justice
and effective remedies for the victims and their families,” Ojigho added.
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