The Nigerian Army has said that they have not received any formal petition over their alleged shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters on October 20 at the Lekki toll gate.
The counsel for the Nigerian Army, Mr Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), disclosed this on Saturday while appearing before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses ad Other Matters.
InsideOjodu had earlier reported that some officers of the Nigerian Army, 81 Division, were at the Lagos Court of Arbitration, venue of the probe into the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers on the night of October 20 at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos.
“I must submit today that there is no allegation whatsoever against the Nigerian Army before this panel.
He said, “I urge your lordship to discountenance any proposal that the testimony of the Nigerian Army should not be allowed because of a proposed petition.
“Unfortunately, for reasons known to most of us, the Nigerian Army could not give their testimony when they were summoned on the last adjourned date. It is a very respectable organisation.
“The Nigerian Army is here again ready to testify, and they have set up their projector and is ready to discharge the summons.
“I repeat, as at six minutes to 11am today, no petition has been served against the Nigerian Army, if any petition has been served, we will respond.” .