The management of Lekki Concession Company (LCC) has disclosed that the perimeter CCTV cameras were not removed and there was no instruction from anyone to remove the perimeter CCTV cameras.
This was disclosed by the management of the company in a press release, which was released by the company.
Backstory
Several allegations had been channeled at the company by Nigerians over the removal of the CCTV cameras at the Lekki toll gate on Monday a few hours to the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the toll gate by security operatives.
However, members of the public have aired their respective opinions on social media about the alleged removal of the perimeter CCTV Cameras as some believed it was an attempt to compound the ongoing civil unrest and the breakdown of law and order.
What they are saying
The management of Lekki Concession Company strongly condemns the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza on 20th October 2020.
LCC management stated that there was no instruction from ANYONE to remove the perimeter CCTV cameras, and the company would never support or condone such an unscrupulous act meted out on unarmed protesters.
However, in the press release LCC reiterates that as the perimeter closed-circuit television system (CCTV) are Mobotix Digital cameras, it is impossible for the cameras to be removed, as removing them will require the use of machinery to reach the heights that they have been installed.
Other issues discussed
The company provided insight as to why there was a total power outage at the toll plaza on Monday Night, the company said;
“LCC receives power from the IPP grid, the power albeit stable is taken off from time to time. At such times, LCC relies on the backup generators for power supply. However, following the declaration Of the curfew by the state governor, LCC withdrew ALL her staff from the office locations. This is the reason why the lights could not be restored when the mains from IPP went Off temporarily. This is verifiable.
Additional statement in the press release reads; “CC sincerely regrets the unfortunate incident at the Lekki toll plaza and condemns the shooting of unarmed protesters.
“Since the commencement of the protests, the company cooperated with the protesters from, identifying with the cause and need to end the police brutality. This prompted the company to provide lights, toilets among other items to the youths as a show of solidarity.”