The ICC has stated that it would be looking into the Lekki toll gate shooting that occurred in Nigeria, to ascertain whether crimes against humanity were commited
The office of the ICC prosecutor told the BBC that it has received information on alleged crimes against humanity in Nigeria.
The disclosure was relayed on Tuesday, November 3, by the senior prosecutor of ICC who acknowledged that information on the alleged crimes has been received.
Recall that the Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit took to the streets in a show of displeasure.
On the night of October 20, at about 6:50 p.m, members of the Nigerian armed forces allegedly opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate with some casualties recorded.
Army has, however, denied shooting and killing the protesters, with a face-off ensuing which led to the setting up of a judicial panel to look into the tragic development.
