Access Bank Nigeria Plc has debunked social and some electronic media reports that it aided the military attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki on Tuesday, by allowing military snippers access to one of its branch tower for operations.
The false allegation, had elicited reactions that Access Bank Nigeria Plc aided the military attack.
In a swift reaction, the bank in a tweet said: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate loss of innocent lives yesterday (Tuesday) at the Lekki Toll. We pray that the souls of the innocent rest in peace”. In addition, the bank said “We wish to address the statement by Arise TV alleging that Military Snipers were allowed access to our Head Office Tower for operations at the Lekki Toll Gate area. This is absolutely untrue. The video shared on Arise TV featured an employee of the bank conducting routine maintenance at the Tower location.
It added: “It is unfortunate that this was reported as a sniper without any proof. As a corporate citizen with the purpose of impacting lives positively, we will never endanger the lives of Nigerians.
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate loss of innocent lives yesterday at the Lekki Toll. We pray that the souls of the innocent rest in peace.”