#EndSARS: CNN Releases Second Report On Lekki Massacre Despite Threats From FG

CNN has released a second investigative report on the shooting that took place at Lekki Toll Gate during the #EndSARS protests, despite threats of sanction from the Nigerian Government.

CNN had earlier published an investigative report, alleging that the Nigerian Army used live bullets on protesters during its intervention in the #EndSARS protest at Lekki in Lagos State. 

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The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, had in a letter addressed to Jonathan Hawkins, VP Communications of CNN, on Monday, claimed that the investigation was not true. 

He threatened to sanction the broadcaster for “irresponsible reporting”, saying it falls short of journalistic standards and reinforces the disinformation that is going around about the shooting.

However, the network on Tuesday, did a second report with more damning footage showing soldiers shooting at unarmed protesters on October 20, 2020.

The fresh report showed protesters running as soldiers opened fire at them in Lekki toll gate. 

In its report, CNN quoted Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of 81 Division, Army Military Intelligence Brigade, as admitting that soldiers carried live ammunition to the protest ground. 

The report also highlighted the fact that Taiwo’s claim contradicted that of Lai Mohammed, who had claimed last week that the army fired blank bullets.