Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has apologized for every ‘action and inaction’ that took place yesterday night, October 20, at the Lekki Toll-Gate.

Gunshots were fired at the End SARS protesters who gathered at the Lekki tollgate last night.

The governor on Wednesday afternoon, October 21, took to his Instagram page to apologize for the incident. His post reads

“Yesterday’s events were no doubt some of the darkest gradients of our history as a State and as a people. As you are aware, I have been engaging the #EndSARS protesters since the protests started.

There are no excuses for the unfortunate incident that took place last night, and as the Governor, I apologize for every action and inaction.

I would like you to know that I am for you, I am with you, and I understand that indeed you’re not happy with the turn of events last night.
I want to once again, and passionately from the depth of my heart appeal to our teeming youths, to our protesters that you should please give peace a chance.
There have been several reported cases of arson, and of destruction of properties this morning.

We want to plead with parents, we want to appeal to guardians, I want to appeal to our citizens, especially our youths. I feel the pain, and I want to say once again that as your Governor, I will continue to ensure that every life does matter.”

Today, Wednesday, Hoodlums invaded the Palace of Oba of Lagos located at Iga Idugaran, Lagos Island, where they vandalized and carted away several artefacts.

A viral video on social media shows the moment the hoodlums made aay with the staff of office, popularly referred to as “Opa Ase”.

A resident around the area who spoke with Punchng.com noted that that the thungs who invaded the palace were also the same set who set ablaze the family home of Governor Sanwo-olu.

“When the thugs went to attack Sanwo-Olu’s father’s home, some of them were shot by the police. This infuriated them and they were able to engage the police in a gun duel and overpower them. The policemen, who are attached to the Adeniji Adele Police Station, quickly made a retreat.

“The angry youths made their way to the Palace of the Oba of Lagos. They claim the king is part of the government. The thugs have only been attacking government institutions,” he said.

Following the shootings of peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos, angry mobs have set ablazed popular Television station headquarters, TVC in Lagos.

The TV station is reportedly owned by APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu, which triggered the hoodlums, who stormed the headquarters and set many of their properties on Fire.

There has been speculations that Tinubu gave soldiers the order to shoot the unarmed protesters in Lekki because of the Toll gate shutdown for the last 12 days.

The fire incident has stopped the TV station from airing.

Watch the video below,

TVC building reportedly set ablaze.#EndSARSpic.twitter.com/nB8SWeCqXJ

— #EndSARS (@OloriSupergal) October 21, 2020

Nigerian Youths have received the report of the fire with utmost delight, as they have opined that it is a form of justice for the lost lives.

See some of the reaction,

@UnclePamilerin wrote, “TVC is on fire and no one cared. The is what happens when you push us to the wall.”

@preshdeyforyou wrote, “TVC said the “soldiers shot in the air to disperse the peaceful protesters.”
RIGHT NOW TVC IS ON FIRE!!!! I can’t imagine what the fire is going through Loudly crying faceFolded hands”

@Dehkunle wrote, “TVC is on fire ,thoughts and prayers are with the fire at this difficult moment”

@Laxix6 wrote, “The same Fire that did it for TVC will do it for AIT and channels TV. Amen??”

Hoodlums have reportedly set BRT buses stationed at Oyingbo, Lagos state, on fire on Wednesday morning, October 21.

According to an eye-witness who spoke to YabaLeftOnline, policeman who wanted to enforce the curfew in Lagos state, shot into the air and the bullet allegedly hit a young man who was in the area.

This caused an angry mob to retaliate, setting on fire BRT buses in the area.

The victim has since been rushed to a nearby hospital.

Watch a video from the scene below;

DJ Switch is currently at the Lekki-Epe expressway has said that the shooting by the security agents is still ongoing as she shared a video of a man with a gunshot wound.

In of the videos, Switch was seen giving orders to those around the area to put their heads down as the shots were being fired.

Watch the videos below;

Footballer, Odion Ighalo has dragged the government of Nigeria after there was an open fire on the End Sars protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos state.

The Striker condemned the shooting of protesters which apparently, led to the death and injury many people on Tuesday evening.

“I am sad and heartbroken; I don’t know where to start from,” the Manchester United striker said in a Twitter video.

He added, “Today, October 20, 2020, you people will be remembered in history as the first government that sent the military to the city to start killing their own citizens.”

“I can’t keep quiet anymore on what is going on back home in Nigeria. I will say Nigerian government, you guys are a shame to the world for killing your own citizens; sending the military to the streets to kill unarmed protesters, it is uncalled for.

“I am ashamed of this government, we are tired of you guys, and we can’t take this anymore.”

Pray for NIGERIA??✊? pic.twitter.com/V7i4Ngs9qd

— Odion Jude Ighalo (@ighalojude) October 20, 2020

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate Tuesday evening by security agents believed to be soldiers on “forces beyond his control.”

The governor, who said Tuesday evening was the toughest night of “our lives,” said the shooting leaves dark notes in the history of the state.

Mr Sanwo-Olu, who posted the statement on Twitter early Wednesday morning, shared pictures of himself visiting those injured in the shooting.

This may be the toughest night of our lives as forces beyond our direct control have moved to make notes in our history, but we will face it.

As a Father and Governor, I watched in anguish the unacceptable event that occurred last night at the Lekki tollgate.

The decision to impose curfew was borne out of concern for innocent protesters and the entire citizenry of our dear state. It will be foolhardy for a leader to try to protect his citizens and still turn around to put their lives at risk.

However, this is not the time to trade blames. We will take it in our stride and move.

I paid a visit to all the victims of the unfortunate shooting incident at the various hospitals where they are being urgently attended to.

There are currently 10 patients at the General Hospital in Lagos Island, 11 at Reddington hospital and 4 at Vedic hospital with mild to moderate levels of injuries, while 2 are receiving intensive medical care. And 3 patients have been discharged.

I implored the attending doctors to give them the best care, while we cover all their medical bills.

We are working with the Federal Govt to harmonize and stabilize all security operations while prioritizing the lives of the residents we swore to protect and serve.

I would also be giving a statewide address in a few hours.
We will come out stronger.