The Nigerian Army says it took live rounds to Lekki tollgate
on October 20, 2020, when #EndSARS protesters were dispersed after two weeks of
converging on the place.
Ibrahim Taiwo, commander of the 81 division of the Nigerian
Army, broke the news while testifying before the judicial panel the Lagos state
government set up to probe the incident.
Commenting on the incident while being cross examined by
Olumide Fusika, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Taiwo said the live rounds
were not used on protesters.
He said they were meant for the protection of the army team
that was deployed to restore order in the state.
The army commander said while the soldiers who opened fire
used blank bullets, their colleagues with live rounds were on ground to protect
from suspected hoodlums who fomented trouble.
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