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European Union Reacts To The Shooting Of Unarmed #EndSARS Protesters In Nigeria
The High Representative/Vice-President of the European Union, Josep Borrell, has released a statement regarding the shooting of unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate.
EkoHotBlog recalls that security operatives opened fire on unarmed End SARS protesters who were singing the National Anthem at the Lekki toll gate yesterday evening.
The governor of Lagos State has however reacted to the incident, stating that there were no fatalities, whereas live videos from the scene and eyewitnesses account say otherwise.
Reacting to what is now being tagged the ”Lekki toll gate massacre,” the European Union released a statement on its official website.
The statement is tagged Nigeria : Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell.
It reads: “It is alarming to learn that several people have been killed and injured during the ongoing protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria.
“It is crucial that those responsible of abuses be brought to justice and held accountable.
“Following the Government’s will to deliver on reforms, we expect to see decisive implementation.”
The statement was also shared on Twitter via the European Union’s official account.
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