EndSars: Lagos, Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Set To Bury103 Massacred Protesters

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has allegedly approved the mass burial of at least 103 protesters who were massacred by joint forces of the Nigerian Army and police during the October 20, 2020 protest against police brutality tagged #EndSARS at the Lekki toll gate.

This comes on the heels of several denials from the State government as regards death of the protesters.

According to a letter reportedly seen by Peoples Gazette and dated July 19 by the public procurement agency, the state government engaged the service of Messrs Tos Funeral Ltd, a private firm.

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The publication stated that the state government engaged the firm at the cost of N61,285,000 to bury 103 bodies which were identified to be victims of the killings.

The letter allegedly read: “Following review of your request and based on the information provided therein, the agency has “No Objection” to the award of contract to MESSRS TOS FUNERALS LIMITED at a total cost of N61,285,000 (Sixty-one million, two hundred and eighty-five thousand Naira only) for the mass burial for the 103, the year 2020 Endsars victims.”

Speaking to Peoples Gazette on the report, Chief press secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile said: “the government will release its response soon.”