Rest In peace Heroes: Pictures of Identified Protesters Killed During Lekki Shooting
Shockwaves were sent throughout the country following the reported deadly shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll gate, Lagos State Tuesday night by Nigerian security forces.
Scores of peaceful protesters were gunned dead as a result of the shooting by armed security forces despite holding Nigerian flags, sitting down and singing the national anthem. Many others were reportedly injured.
Identification of protesters that lost their lives yesterday has began and below are three of the protesters that have been identified so far.
1. Godwin Iraoya
Edo indigene, Godwin Iraoyo was among the unfortunate Nigerians that lost his life yesterday. It is gathered that Godwin hailed from Owan East local government, Edo State. According to eyewitnesses, he was caught by the bullet and he died as a result and could have survived but there was ambulance to take him to hospital.
2. Tony
Tony until his death was a student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Markudi. His last wish as he breathed his last breath was “Let there be peace and unity”
3. The third victim is a lady that was hit by the bullet shot by Nigerian security forces at Lekki toll gate.
There are still ongoing efforts to identify others whose lives were cut short while exercising their right and calling for a better Nigeria by the trigger happy Nigerian security forces.
I commiserate with the families of these heroes and I pray to God to grant them the great fortitude to bear these heavy losses and grant the departed souls eternal rest in heaven.
Amen
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