BEYONCE, IDRIS ELBA & RIHANNA SPEAK TO #ENDSARS AS PROTEST TURNS BLOODY 

Armed soldiers fired live bullets and fireworks at thousands of #EndSARS protesters who gathered at Lekki toll gate inside Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigerians were still protesting after the government had declared the 24-hour curfew which started from 4 pm on Tuesday.

Around 6:45 pm there were shots fired at the protesters who were at the Lekki toll gate. Soldiers later formed a barrier around the protesters who were still around after the shots were fired.

Situation report from Lekki Toll Gate: Armed police dey shoot as #EndSARS protesters tanda gidi gba say dem no dey go anywia.

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— BBC Pidgin (@bbcnewspidgin) October 20, 2020

Currently, at the time of the report there 12 people killed and ordered wounded from the opened fire by the soldiers.

Following this development, several celebrities including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Idris Elba and others have joined in to voice out the call for the end of violence.

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A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Oct 20, 2020 at 10:59pm PDT

#EndSARS We need everyone's voice to amplify what is going on as we speak!! The world is watching https://t.co/Zk4Dg27IrU

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 20, 2020

I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 20, 2020

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President @muhammadubuhari, please stop the violence that is killing the Bright and promising future of Nigeria. Our youths and young generation are our leaders of the future. Show the world who are watching…BE THE HEAD OF STATE THAT SETS AN EXAMPLE! #STOP POLICE BRUTALITY!! # STOP THE SPECIAL ANIT ROBBERY SQUAD #ENDSARSNOW 💔🇳🇬🦅 @arisenewsofficial @cnnafrica @bbcnews @skynews

A post shared by Naomi Campbell (@naomi) on Oct 20, 2020 at 3:32pm PDT

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Calling on Africans to unite in protest against what is happening on Nigerian soil. The leadership of other African nations need to make their voices heard for the protesters of SARS. From one leader to another, show them some perspective on the way they are handling the youth, IT IS WRONG and should be met with HEAVY criticism and positioning. AFRICA should not turn its back on this situation, the WORLD LEADERSHIP should not turn its back on this situation. Use your power and reach to influence the Nigerian government to govern this situation better and not spill blood.🇳🇬

A post shared by Idris Elba (@idriselba) on Oct 21, 2020 at 2:41am PDT

 

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As a Big supporter of Nigeria one of the most creative / cultural places in the world! I send my love and prayers out to my brothers and sisters at this sad time 🙏🏽🇳🇬 Please be safe🙏🏽 I love you 💚. #endsars This must Stop ASAP!!!!!

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#ENDSARS 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/59lrs8JnDA

— Rihanna (@rihanna) October 20, 2020

🇳🇬Prayers for our Brothers & Sisters & all they are going through🙏🏾 Praying for STRENGTH/HEALING🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/5t98dTmebG

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 21, 2020

Standing with & praying for the brave young people of Nigeria who are on the front lines of this senseless violence. Your voice is being heard. 🇳🇬 #EndSARS

— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) October 20, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nigeria in these difficult times.