He said, \u201cFellow Lagosians, in the sensitive mood and in the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed further that we have an immediate suspension of all state activities for the next three days, except those that are connected to the security activities in the state and the management of the current issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He said, \u201cIt is relevant to let you know that I have also personally visited the ten patients at the General Hospital, eleven at Reddington Hospital and four at Vedic Hospital, with mild to moderate injuries as well as the two in intensive care. So far, three patients have been treated and discharged to reunite with their families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The governor noted that the leadership of the Ministry of Health led by the Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi worked through the night with different hospitals in Lekki and environs to monitor and provide support for the injured protesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Addressing Lagosians on Wednesday after visiting those who sustained injuries at various hospitals where they are receiving treatment, Sanwo-Olu reiterated that no fatalities were recorded as widely circulated on the social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has claimed that there was no fatality recorded in the Lekki shooting on Tuesday. The governor announced suspension of all state activities for three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As at the time of filling this report, Lagos is still under tension despite the 24-hour curfew. More lives and properties are being lost.<\/p>\n","post_title":"TVC, FRSC, VIO, NPA, BRT Terminal set on fire in Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"tvc-frsc-vio-npa-brt-terminal-set-on-fire-in-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-21 15:19:12","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-21 15:19:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=790","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":788,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-21 11:54:39","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-21 11:54:39","post_content":"\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThey threw bottles and other weapons at us. They wanted to attack Denton Police Station but they couldn\u2019t penetrate. The Local Government Secretariat was attacked. They damaged a school. They destroyed over 100 BRT buses. They burnt the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThey said they are angry that their friends were shot. They asked the police to go back to their stations and drop their guns. We pleaded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt was after the meeting that they heard about shootings at Lekki toll gate and they began to mobilise this morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said they are angry that their friends were shot. They asked the police to go back to their stations and drop their guns. We pleaded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The leader of the local vigilante team in the area, Agbodemu Ishola, said, \u201cWhen the news of police stations being burnt spread yesterday, some of us, including NURTW team and mainland security, met with the boys and pleaded with them to ensure that Lagos Mainland is crime-free. They agreed and promised to protest peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was after the meeting that they heard about shootings at Lekki toll gate and they began to mobilise this morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said they are angry that their friends were shot. They asked the police to go back to their stations and drop their guns. We pleaded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This was seen in a viral video trending across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was after the meeting that they heard about shootings at Lekki toll gate and they began to mobilise this morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said they are angry that their friends were shot. They asked the police to go back to their stations and drop their guns. We pleaded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They also burnt many BRT buses, at least three residents in the area confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was seen in a viral video trending across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was after the meeting that they heard about shootings at Lekki toll gate and they began to mobilise this morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said they are angry that their friends were shot. They asked the police to go back to their stations and drop their guns. We pleaded with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey wanted to attack Adekunke Police Station but officers repelled them. That is why there were heavy gunshots. Two vigilantes have been shot. We are in the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze the terminus of the Bus Rapid Transport at Berger, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the eyewitnesses, identified simply as Ola, said, \u201cOver 30 vehicles have been burnt. Many cars that were seized are also affected. The entire building is on fire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the burnt buildings, the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Unit at the Ojodu area of Lagos State have been set ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyewitnesses said many vehicles were burnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security personnel had on Tuesday shot live bullets to disperse the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate plaza and to enforce the 24hours curfew imposed by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also, hoodlums set ablaze the Bus Rapid Transit terminal at Oyingbo, Lagos Mainland, Lagos State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n