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U.S condemns attacks on #ENDSARS Protesters

By John Okeke

The United States has condemned the killing of Nigerian ENDSARS protesters by the military.

This was contained in a statement by the United States Secretary of States , Michael Pompeo and issued by U.S Embassy in Abuja.

“The United States strongly condemns the use of excessive force by military forces who fired on unarmed demonstrators in Lagos, causing death and injury.

“We welcome an immediate investigation into any use of excessive force by members of the security forces. Those involved should be held to account in accordance with Nigerian law,” he said .

Pompeo said the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are essential human rights and core democratic principles.

“We call on the security services to show maximum restraint and respect fundamental rights and for demonstrators to remain peaceful,” he said.

“We extend our condolences to the victims of the violence and their families,” he added.

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