The us government has finally skilled the alleged Lekki toll gate killings, calling for immediate investigation into the shootings by the Nigerian military on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll gate on Tuesday night, October 20.
In a statement on Thursday, October 22, the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo strongly condemned the utilization of excessive force by security agents against unarmed protesters within the country and said an instantaneous investigation will begin.
“We welcome an instantaneous investigation into any use of excessive force by members of the safety forces.
“Those involved should be held to account in accordance with Nigerian law,” Mr Pompeo tweeted.
“The us strongly condemns the utilization of excessive force by military forces who fired on unarmed demonstrators in Lagos, causing death and injury.
He noted that peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are “essential human rights and core democratic principles” that ought to be respected by authorities.
“We extend our condolences to the victims of the violence and their families.
“We welcome an instantaneous investigation into any use of excessive force by members of the safety forces,” he added.
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