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Updated: October 23, 2020

Lekki Shooting: 'Brain With Vibes And Sawdust,' Nigerians Blast Omotola Jalaade Over Remarks On Loss Of Lives

By Oyindamola Olubajo
October 23, 2020
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Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade has come under attack on micro-blogging platform, Twitter over a remark on the loss of lives at Lekki tollgate, Lagos.

AllNews earlier reported that the protesters at the Lekki tollgate came under heavy gunfire, shortly after the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a 24-hour curfew, due to perceived violence.

Reports say some died, many were injured as others fled for their lives upon the gunfire, after soldiers arrived at the protest ground around 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 20.

In a now-deleted tweet on Friday, October 23, Omotola took to her handle to caution Nigerians against false information, stating that if people died, their families should speak out and if there were no deaths, the sensationalisation should be stopped.

"If People died during the Lekki Toll Assault, let their people speak out please, and if there were No deaths then enough with the sensationalization because it does not remove from the Crime that happened. PEACEFUL PROTESTERS WERE ATTACKED. WHY? BY WHOM! #EndImpunityinNigeria," she tweeted.

In another tweet, the mother of four, said "everyone who was involved in turning the protest into a violent rollercoaster should now be brought to book, if not then everything else is a lie! calling on journalists, investigators, NGOs, please we have work to do. No lies, no fear."

This did not sit well with some Nigerians who expressed their disappointment at the actress, with some claiming that she was paid by the government to tweet such.

See some reactions below

Omotola no too bright like that normally sha.
Just brain with vibes and sawdust.
— Ayò of Canada ???✨ (@aystickz) October 23, 2020

Dangote asked the government to ban importation of tomatoes

Adamu Garba & Omotola is a proof that, Blue tick doesn't guarantee Sense.

They found another warehouse filled with Covid-19 palliatives at Ilorin

Gov Obaseki awaiting All Benin Prisoners to return back to the prison.
— Captainjosy | #ENDSARS (@Captainjossy) October 23, 2020

You were noticed but full of sheet Omotola pic.twitter.com/STEsGGe4Pt
— Jagaban of Africa???? (@Ecollins10) October 23, 2020

Sad Omotola had to tweet this. Like she's also among those that didn't believe people lost their loved ones in Lekki massacre? This is a huge shame ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/BW172WQeTY
— Chineze (Ex Mrs Walcott ? Ozil's bae? (@Amchizzy) October 23, 2020

Who is more relevant

RT for Omotola LIKE for Trash pic.twitter.com/xaeaBMaoJA
— BS.BLOG ❁ (@Beausteven_blog) October 23, 2020

Omotola is the first influencer the government have paid to spill nonsense... More to come!
— M A Y O R (@mayor_b9) October 23, 2020

She has now deleted it, but we've screenshot...

Here's your fave with no empathy for humanity, yet she's a mother...
There's no difference between Adamu Garba and Omotola, sense is far away from both of them... pic.twitter.com/R0OZJuqUg8
— #ENDSARS ? (@Uncleghost_) October 23, 2020

Still can't believe Omotola tweeted this?#ItIsNotFinished #WeBeYouthNotCriminals pic.twitter.com/bmAAyJGqph
— #EndSARS IMMEDIATELY!!!! (@kiddwayakidney) October 23, 2020

Dear Omotola please dont let the devil use you, the sun is still very hot and nigerians will roast you this afternoon.
— Marine Spirit?? (@Dj_Eazee) October 23, 2020

So Omotola went to #EndSARS protest ground for photo shoot

What happened to speaking with One Voice#ItIsNotFinished pic.twitter.com/cK9nfvdsDC
— #EndSARS (@kizento_) October 23, 2020

Here’s @YNaija image of Omotola protesting against Police Brutality 10yrs ago and now. Her recent tweet was so poorly constructed I wonder what happened to her. BUT she has fought this cause longer than most of us dragging her.
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We can’t WIN politically until we learn to forgive pic.twitter.com/7NrdNH6Wbc
— Pastor Emmanuel Iren (@pst_iren) October 23, 2020

Sometimes it's better to remain silent at least people can assume u are wise

Was thinking Omotola sense!

God forgive me for all those while I used to call her my role model. I am sorry God!

Now let me tell you with all due respect Ma, your brain is leaking! #ItIsNotFinished
— ??????? ? (@Mohnice_) October 23, 2020