According to social media reports, several people have been reported dead, and countless others injured after alleged security operatives attempted to disperse peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki-Epe toll gate on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
As part of nationwide demonstrations, hundreds of protesters had shut down the lucrative toll gate for over one week demanding comprehensive police reform.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Tuesday afternoon after an uptick of violence from thugs who tried to hijack the peaceful protests.
Scores of protesters refused to leave the toll gate despite the curfew which was originally set to commence at 4 pm, but has now been extended to 9 pm.
Eyewitnesses at the toll gate who live streamed reported numerous gunshot injuries sustained by peaceful protesters.
Gun shots could also be heard going off non-stop in the live streamed videos.
One of the protesters on the scene reported that he had seen the corpses of seven people in the chaos that ensued on Tuesday night.
A couple of men who claimed to be government officials had been pictured earlier on Tuesday reportedly removing security cameras at the toll gate.
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