21st October, 2020
By Nimot Adetola Sulaimon
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations has reacted to the escalating use of force on unarmed Nigerian citizens, especially on the #EndSARS protesters.
The UN secretary-general condemned the escalating violence on Wednesday via his verified Twitter account.
He wrote; ”I condemn the escalation of violence in Lagos, Nigeria, which has resulted in multiple deaths & injuries. I call for demonstrations to be peaceful and for an end to reported police brutality and abuses.
”Authorities must investigate these incidents & hold perpetrators accountable” he tweeted.
I condemn the escalation of violence in Lagos, Nigeria, which has resulted in multiple deaths & injuries.
I call for demonstrations to be peaceful and for an end to reported police brutality & abuses. Authorities must investigate these incidents & hold perpetrators accountable.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 21, 2020