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Nigerian President Urges Youth to End Protests Against Police Brutality

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the nation, calling on youth involved in protests against police brutality to end their demonstrations and engage in dialogue with the government. The protests, sparked by allegations of human rights abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), have escalated into violence, with at least 12 protesters killed by security forces at the Lekki toll plaza. International condemnation is growing, with the United States urging an immediate investigation into the use of excessive force.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has urged youth to end protests against police brutality and engage in dialogue with the government.
  • At least 12 protesters were shot dead by Nigerian Security Forces at Lekki toll plaza, with Amnesty International reporting 38 deaths in protest-related violence on Tuesday.
  • The United States has condemned police brutality in Lagos, calling for an immediate investigation into the use of excessive force.
  • Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed condolences and promised justice for those killed.
  • Amnesty International has accused SARS of torture and murders, with at least 56 people killed in protests directed at the police unit over the past two weeks.
  • The government dismantled SARS last week, but protests have continued, with Nigeria's military denying responsibility for the shootings near the Lekki toll gates.
  • The protests are directed at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, accused of widespread human rights abuses.

Statistics:

  • At least 12 protesters were killed by Nigerian Security Forces at Lekki toll plaza.
  • 38 people died in protest-related violence on Tuesday, according to Amnesty International.
  • At least 56 people have been killed in protests directed at SARS over the past two weeks.
  • The United States has condemned police brutality in Lagos, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling for an immediate investigation into excessive force.

Sources:

  • Voice of America (VOA)
  • Amnesty International
  • The United States Department of State
  • Twitter - Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

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