The United States has again called on the Federal Government to account for those who responsible for the Lekki Tollgate shooting on #EndSARS protesters.
US Counselor, Ulrich Brechbühl, stated this during a meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja.
In a statement issued by the Department of State Spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus, the US expressed concerns about the ongoing violence in Nigeria, human rights, religious freedom, and trafficking in persons.
He added that the meeting was to hear from senior Nigerian government officials how they were addressing those issues.
The statement read, “The Counselor expressed the U.S. condemnation of the use of excessive force by military forces who fired on unarmed demonstrators in Lagos.
“He expressed condolences to the victims of these shootings and urged the government of Nigeria to abide by its commitment to hold those responsible accountable under the law.
“The Vice President and the Counselor noted that the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are essential human rights and core democratic principles.
“Counselor Brechbühl and Vice President Osinbajo emphasized the importance of U.S. and Nigerian collaboration on common goals of improving security cooperation and strengthening economic partnership to foster mutual prosperity.”
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, had earlier in a statement on Wednesday condemned the use of excessive force against unarmed protesters.
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