Human rights activist Dabira Adeyinka has recalled how a man shielded her during the October 20, 2020 Lekki shooting.
The activist said the unidentified man dragged her away and took bullets meant for her before dying.
Her emotional account, shared in a video on November 1, 2026, has reopened conversations about the EndSARS protest and accountability.
Human rights activist Dabira Adeyinka has recounted a heartbreaking moment during the October 20, 2020 EndSARS shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, when an unidentified man reportedly sacrificed his life to save her.
Six years after the incident, Adeyinka’s emotional testimony has brought back painful memories of the protest, with Nigerians expressing sadness and demanding accountability for those who lost their lives.
Activist recalls how stranger saved her during Lekki shooting
In a video testimony shared on November 1, 2026, Adeyinka described the frightening moments when soldiers reportedly opened fire on protesters who had gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate.
According to her account, an ex-military man had advised protesters to bring out Nigerian and army flags and remain seated as a sign that they were peaceful.
However, the situation reportedly turned chaotic when gunshots rang out and protesters began running for safety.
Adeyinka said many demonstrators remained seated despite the gunfire, while she watched people fall as others desperately tried to escape.
She recalled that she was standing on a stage with a microphone when the soldiers moved closer and began shooting.
‘He took the bullets and died’
The activist said she was terrified and unsure whether she would survive the attack. She also recalled that a soldier pointed in her direction before a man suddenly came to her rescue.
In her emotional narration, Adeyinka explained how the unidentified man pulled her away and shielded her from the gunfire.
“A guy got up from the crowd where they sat down and dragged me and held me and took the bullets and died.”
She repeated that the man died, describing a moment that left her unable to understand what was happening around her.
Adeyinka also said her phones were no longer working at the time, making the situation even more difficult.
Nigerians react to activist’s emotional testimony
The account has triggered different reactions on social media, with some Nigerians mourning the unidentified man while others revisited the controversy surrounding the Lekki shooting.
Victoria Uranta wrote:
“Omo, please God may my brothers never be so stupid to wanna be a hero in a moment like that without thinking of their families at home”
Temitope wrote:
“May he rest in peace”
Evans Onokpasa wrote:
“Up till today some people believe that nobody was killed during the EndSARS protest.”
Herit Age wrote:
“The Most And Worst Betrayal Nigeria Did To Her Citizens …. The Blood of those deaths will haunt them”
Donald/Oseremen wrote:
“Na the same set of people be una president”
Watch the video here:
During EndSars massacre, a guy held me, took the bullet and d!ed! — Woman shares her story https://t.co/kfF49tFHb6
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) November 1, 2026
In a similar news, one of the dead youths mother has come out to speak that her son, Anthony Okechukwu was killed at the Lekki Toll gate attack of the end Sars peaceful protesters by the soldiers of the Nigerian Military.
Lagos state is yet to announce to Lagosians who ordered the shooting of these innocent protesters.
Her son Tony and others died that night as a result of the attack unleashed on peaceful protesters by the Nigerian Army lead by one brigadier Francis Omata from Kogi State. His last words were Peace and Unity.
Speaking to newsmen, his mother who is based abroad said she heard about her son’s death on social media, the bereaved woman caused Buhari for denying the death of innocent Nigerian and refusing to address it. She also revealed how her dead son’s body was smuggled out of the protest ground. Continue reading here:
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