Last week, Amnesty International Nigeria said no fewer than 13 people had been killed by security operatives during the protests.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reported the present government of Bola Tinubu to the United Nations and the International Criminal Court over the killing of citizens during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
Last week, Amnesty International Nigeria said no fewer than 13 people had been killed by security operatives during the protests.
In Kano, for instance, it was learnt that the violence erupted in Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna to Bachirawa areas in Fagge Local Government, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government of the state.
Commenting on these developments, Atiku “vehemently condemn the heinous act of using live ammunition on citizens peacefully protesting against bad governance, as witnessed today in Kano and Abuja”.
He described it as “utterly intolerable and reminiscent of the dark days of military dictatorship”.
He said, “I urge the international community, including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, to closely monitor the situation in Nigeria and hold its leadership and security apparatus accountable.
“I reaffirm my counsel to protesters to steadfastly exercise their right to peaceful protest and reject any form of violence.
“Those engaging in looting and the destruction of public and private property must be isolated and prosecuted according to the law. By indulging in such acts, they undermine the legitimate protests and play into the hands of those who oppose their right to protest.
“President Tinubu must demonstrate true leadership by immediately addressing and implementing the demands of the Nigerian people.”