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Lekki Killings: Sanwo-Olu Visits Wounded Protesters At Lagos Hospitals
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday morning, visited protesters injured at the Lekki tollgate area on Tuesday evening. He was at some of the hospitals where #EndSARS protesters rushed their injured after they were attacked by security forces. In an instagram post, the governor disclosed that ‘forces we beyond his control.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday morning, visited protesters injured at the Lekki tollgate area on Tuesday evening. He was at some of the hospitals where #EndSARS protesters rushed their injured after they were attacked by security forces. In an Instagram post, the governor disclosed that ‘ forces were beyond his control.’
He said – ‘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. 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. 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.
As a Father and Governor, I watched in anguish the unacceptable event that occurred last night at the Lekki tollgate.
I implored the attending doctors to give them the best care, while we cover all their medical bills.
See more pictures from his visit below.