Ekohotblog, 27th October. 2020 Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the weekend, had an interview with CNN journalist, Becky Anderson where he mentioned that only two deaths have so far been recorded and there are no splash of blood anywhere on the scene. The gunfire incident that rocked the #EndSARS protest at the Lekki … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said Nigerian Army are behind the killing of End SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. Ekohotblog had reported how men in military uniform opened fire at unarmed protesters demanding an end to police brutality and calling for police reforms. At least nine persons were killed in the incident which drew … Read more
Lawyer Petitions Sanwo-Olu To Release CCTV Footage A lawyer, Mr Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Lagos State Government to release the CCTV footage of the Lekki shooting, Ekohotblog has learnt. It was recalled that on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the Nigerian Army allegedly opened fire on unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos state. Reacting … Read more
October 25, 2020. Complete Details Of Southwest Governors Meeting With Sanwo-Olu over #EndSARS Violence has emerged. Ekohotblog reports that Southwest Governors on Sunday visited Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commiserate with him over the mayhem that occurred in Lagos occasioned by #EndSARS protest. During the meeting, Southwest Governors said the regression into savagery leading to the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu addresses the current Looting And Destruction By Lagos Hoodlums. In the Aftermath of the Lekki Massacre, Hoodlums since on Tuesday have taken to the streets of Lagos, destroying both private and publicly owned establishment. Sanwo-Olu who visited the affected areas in Lagos has appealed to Nigerians to be calm. Ekohotblog, October 23, 2020 Following … Read more
By Otunba T J Abass I watched in disbelief the carnage, the destruction, and the horror that played out on the global scene on Tuesday evening, and I couldn’t but shed tears for Nigeria, particularly my beloved Lagos, which shared in the enormous loss. Here, what happened was not unexpected because it had been predicted … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has made clarification on his remarks that forces beyond him deployed soldiers to Lekki toll-gate to attack peaceful EndSARS protesters. Speaking with Arise News on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu said he made the comment because he doesn’t know or have powers over the Military. He said, ”What I was trying to … Read more
Following the death of her only child, bereaved actress, Ada Ameh, popular for her role as ‘Emu’ in the family sitcom, The Johnsons, has begged president Buhari and governor Sanwo-Olu to free soldiers from the roads so she can bury her daughter. EkoHotBlog reports that the actress lost her daughter, Aladi, two days ago, and … Read more
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the video footage of the shooting at Lekki tollgate will be submitted to the judicial panel on police brutality. The governor said this during a live programme on ARISE TV on Thursday, October 22. ”Nobody ordered the removal of cameras at the Lekki tollgate. The MD of … Read more
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has condemned the shooting of peaceful protesters in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday evening, saying the army has replaced the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In a statement on Wednesday, Mr Soyinka accused the federal government of acting in an “authoritarian manner” by deploying armed soldiers on the protesters. In his words: … Read more
Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday has left him shattered and broken. He also contradicted governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on claims of fatalities during the horrifying incident. Soldiers opened fire on protesters who converged on the tollgate demanding an end … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given directive to lower all the Nigeria flags in all government establishments for 3-days. This is as he suspended all the state activities for 3-days. His decision came moment when Nigerians are mourning the death of #ENDSARS protesters allegedly killed by the Nigerian soldiers. His words: In sensitivity with … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, says no fatality was recorded in the Lekki incident on Tuesday night. Sanwo-Olu made this known while addressing Lagosians in a broadcast on Wednesday, he said he personally visited the hospitals and mortuaries in the state to check on victims. Giving an update of the health status of the … Read more
In view of growing violence, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has placed all government activities on 72 hours suspension. The governor made this known on Wednesday in a live broadcast. He said, “Fellow Lagosians, in the sensitive mood and in the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed further that we have … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Condemns Shooting Of Lekki Protesters. The Governor Apologizes For the Mayhem lynched on protesters in the state. Sanwo-Olu calls for calm. Ekohotblog, October 21, 2020 Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on #ENDSARS protesters by security forces on Tuesday evening in Lekki toll plaza. The governor disclosed this in a live broadcast … Read more
Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed “forces beyond his direct control” for the attack on #EndSARS protesters in the state. It had been earlier reported how security operatives opened fire on unarmed protesters at the Lekki tollgate area of the state with many injured and some feared dead Tuesday evening. The incident caused … Read more
October 21, 2020 Irate youths on Wednesday set ablaze the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, throwing stones at the house. Sanwo-Olu had imposed a curfew on the state due to the #EndSARS protests. Soldiers were subsequently called in and eyewitnesses claimed seven persons, mostly youths, died in the attack. … Read more
Irate youths on Wednesday stormed the family home of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, throwing stones at the house. Eyewitnesses told The PUNCH that one of the youths holding a jerry can of petrol was seen soaking the house in petrol but was quickly stopped by residents for fear that the fire … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka and Zainab Olanrewaju The thoroughfare receives attention as protesters paralyse vehicular activities on Lekki link bridge Agitations for the total reconstruction of roads leading to Epe gets a new boost as Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to flag off the reconstruction of the Epe-Ibeju-Lekki highway. The flag off which is billed … Read more
Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in members of the judicial panel of inquiry and restitution established to investigate cases of human rights abuses by operatives of the disbanded special anti-robbery squad (SARS). The panel, chaired by Doris Okuwobi, retired justice of the state high court, was sworn in at the State House, Marina, … Read more