Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the use of force on #EndSARS protesters across Nigeria.
In a series of tweets on Saturday, Atiku also called on relevant authorities to ensure the youths are heard.
The former vice president asked that all incidents of excessive use of force by security agencies against protesters are investigated.
His comments come on the heels of several reports of violence wrought against the protesters and other citizens, the latest being the killing of a young man in Ogbomoso
Reacting to the use of force against those protesting, Atiku stressed that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression must be protected at all costs.
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“Nigerians should be provided with a non-toxic environment for #EndSARSProtests.
“It is their constitutional right and an ingredient of democracy.
“They deserve to be heard and not killed or maimed,” Atiku tweeted.
Atiku who had in a previous tweet noted that SARS has morphed into an oppressor of the Nigerian masses said he stands with all those who are peacefully protesting to end police brutality in a bid to enthrone a new policing order that underscores the interest of the citizens.
The elder statesman commended the tenacity of protesters who he described as brave youths who have stayed out on the streets all day and night to make their voices heard.
