The first major tweets tied to the protests can still be viewed online. Falz’s tweet announcing the Lagos protest and Runtown’s support became symbolic moments in the movement’s rise.
The movement reached a tragic turning point on October 20, 2020 at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, where soldiers opened fire on protesters according to eyewitnesses, investigations and rights groups. Videos streamed live online showed chaos as protesters waved Nigerian flags and sang the national anthem while gunshots rang out. Amnesty International later said at least 12 peaceful protesters were killed in Lagos that night. The incident drew global condemnation and became one of the defining moments in Nigeria’s modern political history.
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The first major tweets tied to the protests can still be viewed online. Falz’s tweet announcing the Lagos protest and Runtown’s support became symbolic moments in the movement’s rise.
The movement reached a tragic turning point on October 20, 2020 at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, where soldiers opened fire on protesters according to eyewitnesses, investigations and rights groups. Videos streamed live online showed chaos as protesters waved Nigerian flags and sang the national anthem while gunshots rang out. Amnesty International later said at least 12 peaceful protesters were killed in Lagos that night. The incident drew global condemnation and became one of the defining moments in Nigeria’s modern political history.