The Nigerian government threatened CNN broadcaster with sanctions over its report on the alleged shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll plaza in Lagos, Punch outlet reported on Thursday
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 19th November, 2020) The Nigerian government threatened CNN broadcaster with sanctions over its report on the alleged shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll plaza in Lagos, Punch outlet reported on Thursday.
According to the outlet, the government called the report describing the October, 20 events as "irresponsible journalism."
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, reportedly said at a press conference that there were no deaths at the protests.
Protesters gathered in Lagos to rally against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
