Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that men in uniform actually fired shots at harmless protesters a week ago at the Lekki toll gate.

In an interview with Becky Anderson on CNN, the politician changed his earlier stance that nothing relating to shooting actually took place at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20.

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He further stated that he has watched the CCTV footages and can confirm that some soldiers actually shot at protesters.

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He added that, the footages would be presented as evidence in the ongoing judicial panel that is investigating the excess of the Lekki Toll Gate massacre.

On punishment, he revealed that it was only the commander-in-chief of the arm forces who can punish culprits.

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The governor of Lagos State has sent a word of caution to Lagosians. He warned that he would be forced to impose the lockdown measure on the south-western state if the citizens refuse to adhere to coronavirus prevention protocols.

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His outburst came just a week after the Nigerian president relaxed the lockdown on the state, together with nearby Ogun state and the capital Abuja.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu took to his Twitter handle to issue the warning. He felt disappointed by the huge number of people crowded at the banks and markets without any social distancing.

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There are fears that the current situation can escalate beyond control. Lagos has been particularly affected as the daily tally has doubled in the past few days.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country has recorded 4151 case with a confirmed 128 deaths. Already there are serious agitations for churches to be opened.

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Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State, Nigeria has kept his campaign promise. The political head of the state has opened a register to store the names of sex offenders for easy prosecution within the state.

He is the first governor in the country to take such a pragmatic move. Many women groups have lauded his administration fir such a bold step and urged the other governors to take a cue from him.

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