Ministers from the South West Zone of Nigeria have asked the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos during last month’s #EndSARS protests by youths.

This formed part of the recommendations by the ministers to the Federal Executive Council during the virtual meeting held on Wednesday.

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola briefed State House correspondents in Abuja on what was discussed at the end of the meeting.

“We urged that the Federal Government should undertake a thorough investigation into what happened in the Lekki Toll Plaza, particularly the role of the military and ensure that the outcome is made public with a view to achieving closure on the matter,” he said.

They also urged the government to consider supporting the Lagos High Court judges with the provision of some office accommodation as a temporary relocation after its destruction by hoodlums.

“The highlight of the briefing was that it made recommendations to the Federal Government to support Lagos State to restore damaged facilities, especially those related to the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice such as police, court buildings and forensic laboratory,” Fashola said.

He added: “And to also ensure that whatever is approved should also involve the National Economic Council, the platform on which state governors meet so that other states across the country who were also affected, (where) businesses were damaged can benefit in addition to Lagos residents who may so be supported.”